as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
vitamins of high potency that should be taken only in the proper dosage
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The potency of weed has skyrocketed over the years, which can heighten health risks and is leading to a global rise in marijuana addiction as well as cannabis use disorder, according to a 2022 study.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
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Far from the bristling emotional potency of Petzold’s previous muse Nina Hoss, Beer can be an aloof, hard-to-read presence.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 May 2025
Wirtz’s potency in the final third would attract attention and could free up Pep Guardiola’s talented front line.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Storing it too long: Over time, the potency of your baking powder could degrade, leading to less rise in your baked goods.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 May 2025
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
Wins Best Film at Critics Awards for Arab Films
Far from the bristling emotional potency of Petzold’s previous muse Nina Hoss, Beer can be an aloof, hard-to-read presence.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 May 2025
Wirtz’s potency in the final third would attract attention and could free up Pep Guardiola’s talented front line.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Storing it too long: Over time, the potency of your baking powder could degrade, leading to less rise in your baked goods.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potency
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While others chase fleeting trends or seek instant results, those who understand and leverage the power of patience may be able to secure more consistent, sustainable and rewarding investments.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Sandman With the power to control and transform into sand, Sandman (his real name is Flint Marko) is a tough opponent for Spidey and his friends.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
30 May 2025
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On the services side, leisure and hospitality (38,000) and financial activities (20,000) provided some signs of strength.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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Harnessing a diversity of strengths, skills and knowledge lies at the heart of effective change management.—
Kelly Leonard,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The Sacramento Bee reached out to energy experts to find out the answer: Does setting my thermostat to 78 degrees actually save me money?—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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Though the final legislation will likely mirror broad elements of the deal brokered by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), GOP senators are hammering out differences over deeper budget cuts, Medicaid provisions, clean energy incentives, and more.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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Aerobic exercise to boost your cardiovascular fitness is important, Dr. Rosser says, but so is strength training to maintain (or increase) muscle and bone mass after age 40.—
Amy Norton,
SELF,
27 May 2025
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Magnesium is an essential mineral in many body processes, including blood pressure control, muscle and nerve function, energy production, and blood sugar regulation.—
Ashley Wong,
Health,
27 May 2025
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Given the show's history with flashback episodes, Pascal may return for The Last of Us season 3 in a limited capacity following his character's death in season 2, episode 2.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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This lowers physical obstructions, boosts stability, and even opens the door to higher memory capacities.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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“Potency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potency. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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