as in influences
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly
lacking much of the leverage it once had, the union is now being forced to make some concessions
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to take unfair advantage of
a reality show contestant who's trying to leverage her 15 minutes of fame
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Recent Examples of leverages
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
OneTeam Partners negotiates media deals and leverages players’ name, image and licensing rights.
—David Carrillo Peñaloza, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Vance Joseph’s defense in Denver is often predicated on playing certain leverages within man coverage.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Yeh said that this revenue growth should improve operating leverages on the company’s future expenses, especially as Roku continues to invest in its sales and marketing and research and development.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
The married duo leverages their bicultural expertise — Saucedo worked in China during the co-production boom of the 2010s, while Wang is fully immersed in the Chinese film and TV industry.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
Another example is msg Global Solutions AG, whose Greenwashing Detector solution leverages generative AI to validate reports and detect potential greenwashing.
—Sophia Mendelsohn, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
FashFind leverages computer vision paired with machine learning algorithms to identify the unique attributes submitted products have—whether that’s color, fabric type, patterns, silhouette, length or otherwise.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 8 Aug. 2025
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
China leverages scale, population data, and state coordination.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
The fund leverages Project Prometheus, an AI system that simulates physical-world behavior, enabling engineers to test designs digitally instead of through costly physical prototyping.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Palantir’s Project Maven is a real-time AI surveillance capability that leverages satellite imagery.
—Seema Mody, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Burries is the 3-point threat, while Peat leverages his strength around the basket.
—Garrett Chorpenning, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
As the Advertising Director for Sourcing Journal, Deborah leverages her extensive 20+ years of knowledge of the media and publishing world on a daily basis.
—Footwear News, 7 Mar. 2026
With over 1,000 employees in more than 80 countries, the company leverages decades of experience in movement disorders and neurological conditions.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The renovation leverages Gill’s signature arcades to connect OMA’s central pavilion and terrace with surrounding outdoor spaces enhanced with sculpture, public art, gardens, public gathering spaces and landscape.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
Beyond extending flight time, the shift to hydrogen leverages the laws of physics to improve drone reliability.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
OneTeam Partners negotiates media deals and leverages players’ name, image and licensing rights.
—David Carrillo Peñaloza, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Vance Joseph’s defense in Denver is often predicated on playing certain leverages within man coverage.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Yeh said that this revenue growth should improve operating leverages on the company’s future expenses, especially as Roku continues to invest in its sales and marketing and research and development.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
The married duo leverages their bicultural expertise — Saucedo worked in China during the co-production boom of the 2010s, while Wang is fully immersed in the Chinese film and TV industry.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
Another example is msg Global Solutions AG, whose Greenwashing Detector solution leverages generative AI to validate reports and detect potential greenwashing.
—Sophia Mendelsohn, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
FashFind leverages computer vision paired with machine learning algorithms to identify the unique attributes submitted products have—whether that’s color, fabric type, patterns, silhouette, length or otherwise.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
Its camera system leverages Google AI to ensure everyone looks their best, while its Adaptive Battery can stretch up to 100 hours in Extreme Battery Saver mode.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
China leverages scale, population data, and state coordination.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
The fund leverages Project Prometheus, an AI system that simulates physical-world behavior, enabling engineers to test designs digitally instead of through costly physical prototyping.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Palantir’s Project Maven is a real-time AI surveillance capability that leverages satellite imagery.
—Seema Mody, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Burries is the 3-point threat, while Peat leverages his strength around the basket.
—Garrett Chorpenning, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
As the Advertising Director for Sourcing Journal, Deborah leverages her extensive 20+ years of knowledge of the media and publishing world on a daily basis.
—Footwear News, 7 Mar. 2026
With over 1,000 employees in more than 80 countries, the company leverages decades of experience in movement disorders and neurological conditions.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The renovation leverages Gill’s signature arcades to connect OMA’s central pavilion and terrace with surrounding outdoor spaces enhanced with sculpture, public art, gardens, public gathering spaces and landscape.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leverages
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Dishes like jerk chicken and rice and beans cooked in coconut milk reflect the region’s deep Jamaican and British colonial influences that are distinctive from other parts of Costa Rica.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Volatility influences aspects such as funding rates, liquidation thresholds and margin needs.—
Felysha Walker,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the maneuver, a deputy or officer or trooper uses the front of his or her patrol car to push the rear corner of a fleeing car or truck, forcing it into a spin and allowing the officer to block the car and bring it to a stop.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Aubrey mother uses rally to teach daughter Aubrey residents Emily Murray, 43, and her 9-year-old daughter Storie spent Friday evening making signs and decorating a shirt before attending their first No Kings protest in Frisco on Saturday.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Somehow, though, these exploits make for dreary reading.—
Matt Weinstock,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Consider how Russia exploits disasters and climate debates.—
Michael Chertoff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Reinhart’s Apple is a deliciously deadly mystery wrapped in sequins and pure unadulterated attitude, as Tung’s Pumpkin subtly manipulates the group to get to the bottom of a past incident that weighs on her personally, despite her new friends being oblivious to her true identity.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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The film is being released as newsrooms shrink, the mainstream media consolidates and social media manipulates the meaning of truth.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Under my watch, anyone who abuses wildlife in Florida will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Its leader, the president, abuses power, hurts the innocent, and mocks the dead before their families have even begun to grieve.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Leverages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leverages. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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