potency

noun

ˈpō-tᵊn(t)-sē How to pronounce potency (audio)
Definition of potencynext
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 Imagine the charge, the potency, of Russell’s argument for free expressions and inquiry to subjects of a theocratic dictatorship. — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 8 July 2026 There’s texture and feel here that’s truly special for a car of this potency. — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 7 July 2026 Conventional insulin can lose potency when exposed to elevated temperatures or agitation, requiring careful handling throughout distribution and use. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 6 July 2026 Aromatherapy and pheromone products can vary based on a number of factors, including potency and your dog’s sensitivities. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for potency
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  1. power
  2. strength
  3. energy
  4. muscle
  5. capacity
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  • Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan and Saudi Arabia reported raising alarms or fending off Iranian attacks, as Kuwait said another power and water desalination plant was hit.
    — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • The strikes injured several people at the oil facility and caused a fire at the desalination plant, forcing several power generation units offline.
    — Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 18 July 2026
Definition of power
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  • Wall Street looked past geopolitical tensions with benchmark indexes rising on Big Tech strength and signs of easing inflation, even as Middle East hostilities escalated.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • Testosterone is a hormone produced primarily in the testicles that helps maintain men’s bone density, fat distribution, muscle strength and mass, facial and body hair, red blood cell production and sperm production.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 16 July 2026
Definition of strength
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  • Wisconsin has committed up to $55 million in incentives to help Realta Fusion build its new headquarters and fusion research facility in Madison, a move aimed at strengthening the state’s position in the emerging fusion energy industry.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • Sixty-eight percent of likely voters told PPIC the cost of energy — both in utility bills and the price of gasoline at the pump — were a big problem.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of energy
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  • Mozeliak said the Angels should not consider a trade proposal in isolation, without considering how to flex their major-market muscles to fill whatever hole a trade might create.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Livano Comenencia’s equalizer and Dick Advocaat’s emotional reaction were great but this was a muscle flex if there ever was one.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of muscle
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  • The result — more non-essential referrals to specialists who are also capacity constrained.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026
  • The initial phase of the project will produce approximately 10,000 tonnes per year, with plans to expand capacity to 25,000 tonnes annually.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Definition of capacity

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