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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in uses
to take unfair advantage of
a reality show contestant who's trying to leverage her 15 minutes of fame
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of leverages
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
Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
In cooler climates, planting tulips in the fall leverages the natural 10- to 14-week cold period the bulbs need to flower.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Activism thrives on corporate uncertainty and increasingly leverages a fast-changing media environment to exert pressure.
—Sam Wolf, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Enforcement leverages platform control and algorithm filing systems.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Feb. 2026
Aspen Neuroscience leverages stem cell research to treat Parkinson’s disease.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Novra Power has developed a modular turbine that leverages the capabilities of advanced 3D metal printing additive manufacturing technologies.
—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
This leverages all the news coverage to trick users into engaging.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
So the president leverages his emergency powers to do this.
—NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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
CreateMe’s MeRA platform—an acronym of Modular-engineering Robotic Assembly—leverages robotics to maneuver fabrics through the manufacturing process.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
In cooler climates, planting tulips in the fall leverages the natural 10- to 14-week cold period the bulbs need to flower.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Activism thrives on corporate uncertainty and increasingly leverages a fast-changing media environment to exert pressure.
—Sam Wolf, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Enforcement leverages platform control and algorithm filing systems.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Feb. 2026
Aspen Neuroscience leverages stem cell research to treat Parkinson’s disease.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Novra Power has developed a modular turbine that leverages the capabilities of advanced 3D metal printing additive manufacturing technologies.
—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
This leverages all the news coverage to trick users into engaging.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
So the president leverages his emergency powers to do this.
—NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leverages
Noun
-
Designed by Hong Kong wunderkind Andre Fu, the hotel’s serene interiors balance understated Japanese influences with extraordinary harbor, city, and mountain views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
-
Exhibits — including displays of traditional art and the accounts of community members’ experiences — show how isolation on coastal and island plantations led them to create a culture, food and language of their own, drawing heavily on influences carried from Africa.—
Adam Kuehl,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Kaley’s case also uses a novel approach.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
-
The Pixel 10a uses Corning Gorilla Glass 7i to protect the screen, which resists breakage when dropped up to 1 meter on asphalt.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
At the same time, the regime shamelessly exploits international sporting events to legitimize itself and whitewash its crimes.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
-
For Abercrombie & Fitch, fraud often exploits early refund programs and customer service escalation, according to Rob Sondergaard, the apparel retailer’s senior director of returns, fraud and abuse.—
Peter Sadera,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Just like Rodgers did a decade earlier, Prescott manipulates the flat defender (circled in red) and hits CeeDee Lamb in stride just behind the linebacker.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
-
Throughout the process, the robot simultaneously navigates, avoids obstacles, and manipulates objects without human guidance.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Malware often abuses them to take control of your device.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
-
As a child, Heathcliff’s main tormenter is Cathy’s brother, Hindley, who physically abuses Heathcliff and forces him to work in the stables as a servant.—
Becky Little,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Leverages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leverages. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
