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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
Corporate venture capital — the traditional model in which large firms take equity stakes in startups — remains a potent tool.
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Serguei Netessine, Fortune, 28 May 2026
For want of a quicker third out in any of the first three innings and an even slightly more potent offense, the Padres might have won Tuesday night.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
But none of the stories here feels potent or stirring enough on its own to work in tandem with the others, and neither a terrific pop-up appearance by Penélope Cruz nor a daft one by Glenn Close can keep so much frenzied crosscutting from reaching the point of diminishing returns.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 May 2026
Complaints started to ramp up in January, when a community member reported two teenage boys were buying kratom products from the store, including the highly potent, opioid-like 7-hydroxymitraginine, or 7-OH.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
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Serguei Netessine, Fortune, 28 May 2026
For want of a quicker third out in any of the first three innings and an even slightly more potent offense, the Padres might have won Tuesday night.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
But none of the stories here feels potent or stirring enough on its own to work in tandem with the others, and neither a terrific pop-up appearance by Penélope Cruz nor a daft one by Glenn Close can keep so much frenzied crosscutting from reaching the point of diminishing returns.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 May 2026
Complaints started to ramp up in January, when a community member reported two teenage boys were buying kratom products from the store, including the highly potent, opioid-like 7-hydroxymitraginine, or 7-OH.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potent
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Over the course of Gregory Orr’s long career, his poems have become increasingly incantatory, more and more like chants or psalms, repeating, reformulating, reaching for the edges of the same rich metaphors.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Time gave us the late-career brilliance of filmmakers like Jane Campion, Agnès Varda, Claire Denis, and Kathryn Bigelow, whose work became richer, fiercer, and more self-assured because these women had lived and learned so much.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
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Chemical thrusters burn fuel fast and generate a powerful, rapid thrust that is key for changing orbit in seconds.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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There have been numerous conspiracy theories that Epstein was killed because of his connection to wealthy and powerful people.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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With these gestures, Kokopeli pointed to technological manipulation, appropriation, and seriality as stock techniques drawn from the repertoire of contemporary art in the interest of efficient production.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The service, though less than efficient, is delivered with unfailing Midwestern goodwill; rooms are spartan but have pampering touches such as heated bathroom floors and beds as soft as ermine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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For dinner off the islet, the local fine dining scene is strong with options like Chef Duc’s Mango Rooms, and Mùa by Truc, which are all worth a visit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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There will also be a strong north to south longshore current.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Laura Loomer, an influential adviser to Trump, strongly opposes its closure.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Trump remains popular among his core supporters and influential for most Republican lawmakers, yet developments over the past two weeks have called into question his sway in the Senate in particular.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Methane is around 80 times more effective at trapping heat than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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While the team at Oxford works to find out if its new vaccine will be effective against the Bundibugyo strain, WHO is reportedly considering using Merck’s Ebola vaccine, called Ervebo, to treat patients.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The modest growth was partly driven by robust investment in data center machinery and equipment, the statistics bureau said.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Before the Seventies, New York’s social safety net was relatively robust.—
Kevin Lozano,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Officials described the discovery as a significant blow to criminal organizations that rely on underground smuggling routes to move narcotics and other contraband across the border.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The concerns stem from baseball's history of labor disputes and the significant divide between the league and the MLB Players Association on several economic issues.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Potent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potent. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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