1
as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
a potent tea that is the perfect morning pick-me-up
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2
as in powerful
having great power or influence
a potent argument for expanding our program of space exploration
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as in efficient
producing or capable of producing a desired result
potent medicine that can be obtained through a doctor's prescription
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Recent Examples of potent
That’s why the memories are so potent.
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Jayson Buford, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
Avoid adding more hot sauce to the marinade—its potent acidity can quickly overtake the other flavors.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
Official communications can be a potent tool for reaching constituents but are also subject to much stricter rules than messages sent through a lawmaker’s campaign.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
The Tar Heels will be tasked with slowing down a suddenly potent USC offense that scored 19, 15, 14 and seven runs in its four wins at the College Station Regional.
—Mitch Light, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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Jayson Buford, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
Avoid adding more hot sauce to the marinade—its potent acidity can quickly overtake the other flavors.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
Official communications can be a potent tool for reaching constituents but are also subject to much stricter rules than messages sent through a lawmaker’s campaign.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
The Tar Heels will be tasked with slowing down a suddenly potent USC offense that scored 19, 15, 14 and seven runs in its four wins at the College Station Regional.
—Mitch Light, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potent
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Visitors to New Castle, Delaware, are greeted by cobblestone streets, alleys, dense urbanism and rich history.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Maryland’s identity is intertwined with the luminous blue crab, which builds up fat reserves in the cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay during winter hibernation, giving it a bold, rich flavor.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Winery owner Joe Brandonisio of Maple Park, Illinois, told CBS News' Rob Marciano that one of his workers tied himself to a water trailer to keep from being blown away during a powerful storm.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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The school’s sustainability efforts include the installation of solar panels, energy-efficient lighting upgrades and drought-resistant landscaping that supports outdoor learning.—
Magda Liszewska,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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The prototype was built for proliferated low-Earth orbit, or pLEO, where large constellations of smaller satellites require compact and power-efficient hardware.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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But despite a strong sporting heritage, Panama struggled to translate their success to the football pitch.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Most other Sacramento-area incumbents cruised to strong leads in their legislative races.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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As audiences discuss reality television across social platforms, franchises communicate directly with viewers throughout a season's lifecycle, positioning audiences as an influential force before, during and after a season airs.—
Jacqueline Jevtich,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Since 2016’s Nightly Waves, Rubenstein resumed performing live and recording with Chamberlain, the influential Indianapolis outfit that largely stopped working in the early 2000s after morphing from the high school-era hardcore band Split Lip.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
11 June 2026
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The company revealed that the fuze upgrades launch platforms into low-cost, effective counter-unmanned aerial system weapons to enhance reliable detonation at the optimal impact.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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Timing is critical for corn gluten to be effective, as seeds that have already germinated and formed roots will not be affected.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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Last week's sell-off was triggered on Wednesday by idling – though robust – revenue projections from chipmaker Broadcom and may have been exacerbated by a call from artificial intelligence startup Anthropic for the sector to slow down its pace of advancements .—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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This robust kit includes deliciously crunchy Kennebec potato chips, furikake snack mix, Bob’s Dilly Peanuts and Jalapeño Peanuts, plus a selection of cookies, chocolates and candies.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
9 June 2026
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Xi’s reference to strengthening military exchanges with North Korea may signal a significant shift from its previous support of denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula, according to Lim.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Since 2022, the company has delivered more than $5bn in structural cost reductions while maintaining a strong balance sheet and generating significant cash flow.—
Sam Birchall,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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“Potent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potent. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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