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
Vegas has been steadier in both areas of special teams, sustaining their power play’s potency from the regular season and amping up their penalty kill against Utah.
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 3 May 2026
Anaheim finished it off with a 5-2 victory in Game 6 on Thursday night, calmly dispatching its more experienced opponents with the poise and potency that this team has shown for long stretches this season.
—Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Its potency is reflected in the relentless pressures, from Tallahassee and Washington, to bleach American history and outlaw programs that encourage diversity and fair play.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
The second measure that died, Senate Bill 161, would have referred to voters a proposal to move testing of marijuana products to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and rework the sales tax for marijuana to base it on potency instead of volume.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 3 May 2026
Anaheim finished it off with a 5-2 victory in Game 6 on Thursday night, calmly dispatching its more experienced opponents with the poise and potency that this team has shown for long stretches this season.
—Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Its potency is reflected in the relentless pressures, from Tallahassee and Washington, to bleach American history and outlaw programs that encourage diversity and fair play.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
The second measure that died, Senate Bill 161, would have referred to voters a proposal to move testing of marijuana products to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and rework the sales tax for marijuana to base it on potency instead of volume.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potency
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Once fierce rivals, the two men were responsible for the country’s first peaceful transfer of power between parties, after Jefferson and his Democratic-Republican Party defeated Adams and the Federalists in the election of 1800.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the Marlins are sending catcher Agustin Ramirez to Triple-A after an uneven first five weeks in which his power declined, his defense remained poor and base running errors frustrated the team.—
Barry Jackson,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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No Wolves player scored more than 12 points on a night the Spurs’ swarming defense created too much havoc too allow Minnesota to exploit its advantages in size and strength.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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While other safeties have had success with that small frame, the Dolphins must learn if Taaffe has the strength and tackling ability to bring opponents down consistently as the team’s last line of defense on just about every single play.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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The Sun came into the second half with a burst of energy sparked by back-to-back buckets from Miller.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Osvald Søe, 20, Wilson Eisner, 24, and Kieran Sargeant, 22, have all contributed to a developmental foundation that gives Varas’ club energy, athleticism, upside, and, at times, understandable volatility.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Symptoms start one to eight weeks after exposure and initially can include fatigue, fever and muscle aches, according to the CDC.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Betts strained an oblique muscle April 4.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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The airline announced several new Fort Lauderdale flights to accommodate the long-term drop in seat capacity left by Spirit’s cessation of service.—
Scott Laird,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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The administration says the new 90,000-square-foot structure will increase capacity for guests at state dinners and other events, to the tune of at least $300 million.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
4 May 2026
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“Potency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potency. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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