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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as in uses
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
Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Oct. 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
Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
For years, Machine Learning and AI have enabled our teams to develop technologies like HeadStart, which leverages photos to create authentic in-game likenesses.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
The New York Times best-selling author, DJ, designer, recording artist, actress, host, model, and influencer, leverages her global platform to transform awareness into measurable, lasting change, proving that influence, when used with purpose, can shape a better future.
—Paris Hilton, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Developed by researchers from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and 8 Rivers, the system leverages fluctuations in energy demand by using liquid oxygen storage (LOX) to make power plants more cost-effective and efficient.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
And then, the electromagnetic force leverages two facts about the Universe.
—Big Think, 16 Oct. 2025
This is where the broadcaster, faced with a TV ad market in terminal decline, leverages the reach of streaming rivals.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
Later, however, Lala leverages her own friendship with Lara Macy (Claire Berger), who's investigating the case, to sweep it under the rug, lest Lala find her entire life ruined alongside Gibbs and Franks.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Although not called a wheel tax, Seattle leverages a $50 Seattle Transportation Benefit District vehicle license fee to improve its transportation infrastructure.
—Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
Prime leverages free shipping and video streaming, along with numerous other perks, to keep users paying every month.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Oct. 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
Gray said the project also leverages one of Audubon’s historic strengths, community science.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
For years, Machine Learning and AI have enabled our teams to develop technologies like HeadStart, which leverages photos to create authentic in-game likenesses.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
The New York Times best-selling author, DJ, designer, recording artist, actress, host, model, and influencer, leverages her global platform to transform awareness into measurable, lasting change, proving that influence, when used with purpose, can shape a better future.
—Paris Hilton, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Developed by researchers from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and 8 Rivers, the system leverages fluctuations in energy demand by using liquid oxygen storage (LOX) to make power plants more cost-effective and efficient.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
And then, the electromagnetic force leverages two facts about the Universe.
—Big Think, 16 Oct. 2025
This is where the broadcaster, faced with a TV ad market in terminal decline, leverages the reach of streaming rivals.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
Later, however, Lala leverages her own friendship with Lara Macy (Claire Berger), who's investigating the case, to sweep it under the rug, lest Lala find her entire life ruined alongside Gibbs and Franks.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Although not called a wheel tax, Seattle leverages a $50 Seattle Transportation Benefit District vehicle license fee to improve its transportation infrastructure.
—Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leverages
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Considering how often pop culture influences baby names, this is one hell of a coincidence.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
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In recent years, celebrations for the Day of the Dead have taken on new influences, some gleaned from Hollywood.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Kwei uses his last breath to send his brother to Genna, offering him a chance to at least attempt his first hunt.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Dancing with the Stars contestant also uses the Body patches.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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This scam exploits wireless technology to withdraw money without your awareness.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Kimmel’s exploits catching — and sometimes getting bitten by — giant pythons are the stuff of legend in Florida.—
Rich Schapiro,
NBC news,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Overlook Hotel is, yes, sinister and even demonic, taunting Jack Torrance with bizarre visions that Kubrick manipulates to create a mounting sense of dread.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
30 Oct. 2025
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This created a tunable metasurface, a structured layer that manipulates how waves interact with the surface, allowing the coating to absorb radar signals across various frequencies.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Anyone who abuses a position of power and jeopardizes our national security will be held accountable.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Bowles abuses those pass-blocking rules by stunting the three-technique, Logan Hall (90), across the left guard's face, knowing the guard will follow him.—
Derrik Klassen,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Leverages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leverages. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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