leveraging

present participle of leverage

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Recent Examples of leveraging While the smart contract space has certainly evolved substantially since initially introduced, with many organizations leveraging these applications, the fact remains that the standards, transparency, and auditability of smart contracts is a work in progress. Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025 Counterterrorism strategies must continue to adapt to meet this evolving battleground, leveraging not only military and intelligence tools but also public-private partnerships with tech platforms, AI monitoring, and global diplomacy. Richard Frankel, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025 By leveraging the railgun's high velocity and extended range, a layered air-defense network could be established in conjunction with shipborne surface-to-air missiles. Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025 Meanwhile, Jason Michaels, CEO of Leap, underscored the potential of leveraging existing EVs to address urgent grid reliability challenges through the partnership with ChargeScape. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025 Bronx native Rose Afriyie, co-founder of mRelief, explained how the national organization is transforming access to social services with easier-to-use protocols and is leveraging AI to help millions of people sign up for SNAP benefits. Freya Drohan, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025 In 1992, leveraging its technical knowledge, the brand created the official uniforms for the Italian Show Jumping Team at the Barcelona Olympics, leading to the design of one of its signature jackets, the Horsey, in blue technical fabric with a yellow trim. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leveraging
Verb
  • The Harvest Facial showcases Napa’s LIV + GRACE SKINCARE, using a soothing pumpkin enzyme mask to bring out autumn radiance.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Boiled down in a cauldron using traditional methods, the sulfate-free formula bubbles up into a lovely lather that washes hands without stripping them (the glycerin, as well as coconut, olive, and sweet almond oils, are to thank) and fills the room with its sophisticated, Provençal scents.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For society, all sorts of complex questions arise if the basic science affirms the conditions necessary for exploiting the water.
    Rodrique Ngowi, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Roblox’s child safety policies have long faced criticism, and a Bloomberg investigation in 2024 found that police in the United States had arrested at least two dozen users accused of exploiting minors since 2018.
    Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • More importantly, Penske also describes this dynamic as antitrust behavior from a company abusing what the federal government has already described as Google’s monopoly status in the realm of Internet search.
    Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • As part of his plea agreement, Styner admitted to abusing a total of a dozen victims.
    City News Service, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Former Formula One driver David Coulthard has accused the McLaren Racing F1 team of manipulating the Italian Grand Prix race results by issuing team orders during the race.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The hacker’s malware focuses on stealing cryptocurrency by hijacking and manipulating the user's browser.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Leveraging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leveraging. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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