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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Recent Examples of potency
After that, Iran began enriching uranium to much higher grades, more than needed for energy and approaching the potency required for a bomb, the IAEA said.
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Alexander Smith, NBC news, 26 June 2025
The only journalists who showed up were a reporter from Politico, which was early to recognize the potency of Mamdani’s campaign, and a student journalist from Columbia University.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 30 June 2025
However, the Stamford Bridge club is reportedly prioritising the addition of at least one new wide attacker to increase the potency of the frontline on the pitch.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Part of the problem is the sheer size and potency of Russia’s arsenal of around 5,580 nuclear warheads.
—Florence Gaub, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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Alexander Smith, NBC news, 26 June 2025
The only journalists who showed up were a reporter from Politico, which was early to recognize the potency of Mamdani’s campaign, and a student journalist from Columbia University.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 30 June 2025
However, the Stamford Bridge club is reportedly prioritising the addition of at least one new wide attacker to increase the potency of the frontline on the pitch.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Part of the problem is the sheer size and potency of Russia’s arsenal of around 5,580 nuclear warheads.
—Florence Gaub, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potency
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Matt Mercer will be the Game Master for the first four shows, while Travis Willingham will take on the seat and the power of the GM for the first time in Dallas.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Both political parties have tested the line in trying to harness the power of the pulpit, with many Republicans wooing evangelical leaders while Democrats often try to curry favor with Black churches.—
Tiffany Li,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
Noun
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So the issue now is time — time needed to build back his arm strength.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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His narrower frame is expected to boost his speed while maintaining his strength.—
Mike Kaye
July 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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Meanwhile, energy was a large source of inflation, with energy prices rising 0.9% on a month-over-month basis.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
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The next battlegrounds for energy superpowers are small modular reactors (SMRs), geothermal and, most importantly, fusion energy.—
Wal van Lierop,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Isolation exercises target one joint at a time and enhance your muscles' appearance.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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This generates an almost perfect marbling between meat and fat and a soft muscle, which makes for tasty and tender meat.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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And the facility is expected to get more crowded — eventually having capacity for about 3,000 detainees.—
Kairi Lowery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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Just as the performance chair demands planning, metrics, and strategy, the capacity chair demands infrastructure.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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“Potency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potency. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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