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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 leveraging
More broadly, scientists interested in leveraging heat for mental health have noticed a link to body temperature, specifically that people with depression tend to run hotter, according to a 2024 study of more than 20,000 adults.
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Will Stone, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
This is a big departure and proof that Apple has really succeeded in leveraging its own ecosystem, with this traditional iPhone chip working across its operating systems.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
By leveraging advanced data analytics and proprietary technology, Konfío evaluates businesses beyond traditional credit metrics, enabling faster decision-making and more inclusive access to credit.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
As Hudson’s in-house stylists, O’Connell and Gropper are intent on making the brand’s expansive assortment feel approachable—leveraging video content to guide customers through it.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, a spokesperson for Blue Cross of Idaho testified before a state Senate committee that a freestanding hospital company with an emergency room in North Idaho was leveraging its out-of-network status to exploit a loophole in federal law.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
These collaborations are intended to drive breakthroughs from concept to real-world deployment, leveraging ORNL’s unique assets such as its microgrid testbeds, digital twin environments, and extensive energy science capabilities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Feb. 2026
There is little doubt that Paramount Skydance will make massive cuts to WBD operations for the sake of de-leveraging the balance sheet.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
But these companies see opportunities to build growth engines outside their primary business, while leveraging existing assets.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Will Stone, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
This is a big departure and proof that Apple has really succeeded in leveraging its own ecosystem, with this traditional iPhone chip working across its operating systems.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
By leveraging advanced data analytics and proprietary technology, Konfío evaluates businesses beyond traditional credit metrics, enabling faster decision-making and more inclusive access to credit.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
As Hudson’s in-house stylists, O’Connell and Gropper are intent on making the brand’s expansive assortment feel approachable—leveraging video content to guide customers through it.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, a spokesperson for Blue Cross of Idaho testified before a state Senate committee that a freestanding hospital company with an emergency room in North Idaho was leveraging its out-of-network status to exploit a loophole in federal law.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
These collaborations are intended to drive breakthroughs from concept to real-world deployment, leveraging ORNL’s unique assets such as its microgrid testbeds, digital twin environments, and extensive energy science capabilities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Feb. 2026
There is little doubt that Paramount Skydance will make massive cuts to WBD operations for the sake of de-leveraging the balance sheet.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
But these companies see opportunities to build growth engines outside their primary business, while leveraging existing assets.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leveraging
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When Carolyn finally walked through the doors at the back of the chapel and down the aisle, Reverend O’Byrne had to lead the pair through their vows using a flashlight.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Dakota editor.—
Shelly Conlon,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
7 Mar. 2026
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In this way, prediction markets are the perfect technology for a low-trust society, simultaneously exploiting and reifying an environment in which believing the motives behind any person or action becomes harder.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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Cohen was accused of exploiting his advisory and fiduciary relationships with these players.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Now that Democrats have control and have adopted a similar playbook, Republicans accuse them of abusing their power.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Chloe Johnson, 25, was caught on camera abusing several infants at a day care in Blaine, Minnesota.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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For example gerrymandering, or the practice of manipulating electoral district boundaries to favor one political party, is an ongoing, albeit controversial tactic among both Democrats and Republicans.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The skills could include tasks such as folding boxes, assembling components, or even manipulating objects, activities that still remain challenging for many robotic systems.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Leveraging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leveraging. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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