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
China controls more than 90% of the global output of refined rare earths, and that abundance has become one of its most potent tools in trade discussions with the US.
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Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Week 8 is shaping up as a pivotal stretch, with potent offenses trying to overcome injuries and struggling defenses aiming to make a statement before the second half of the season.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Also this week, Panera, which came under fire not too long ago for its dangerously potent energy drinks, is back with a bold second try.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
The lower price—and quite potent CPU performance—make the Intel worth considering for a high-end home office computer, a prosumer content workstation, or something similar.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
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Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Week 8 is shaping up as a pivotal stretch, with potent offenses trying to overcome injuries and struggling defenses aiming to make a statement before the second half of the season.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Also this week, Panera, which came under fire not too long ago for its dangerously potent energy drinks, is back with a bold second try.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
The lower price—and quite potent CPU performance—make the Intel worth considering for a high-end home office computer, a prosumer content workstation, or something similar.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potent
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The magic behind this set is its 100% mulberry silk design, which keeps you feeling cool, clean, and rich all night long.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Oct. 2025
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Equally important is soil microbiology, treating soil as a living organism, rich with fungi, microbes, and nutrients that sustain everything above ground.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Day Vacuum Deals Refreshing your space should always start with a deep cleaning, which requires a powerful vacuum.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Vinicius Jr ranks as the fourth-fastest player in La Liga per SkillCorner’s PSV-99 metric so far this season, while both Federico Valverde and Alvaro Carreras are powerful off-ball runners out wide.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Upcycling solid wastes This technique provides a versatile, scalable, and efficient strategy for upcycling solid wastes into high-performance materials for environmental and energy catalysis, as per the study.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Many restaurants already outsourced their human resources or legal or design to third parties; outsourcing delivery just seemed efficient.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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Rockets big man Alperen Şengün was limited to 5-of-18 shooting after a strong season opener in Oklahoma City.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Smith cited a strong support network for transgender students on campus during her appearance.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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In comedy, few are as influential — and elusive — as Jim Downey.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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With the Mindstorms line being discontinued, the project also serves as a fitting tribute to one of the most influential educational tools of the past three decades.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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Diagonal passes to onrushing full-backs has proven to be another effective route around the high defensive line, as Inter targeted Denzel Dumfries with 14 long balls out to his flank across the two-legged Champions League semi-final tie with Barcelona last season.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Ford said after talking with Prime Minister Mark Carney he’s decided to pause the advertising campaign effective Monday so that trade talks can resume.—
Rob Gillies,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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While Tennessee’s robust food bank network provides support, the SNAP program covers almost 10 times the number of meals than food banks are able to provide.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Oct. 2025
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While official figures show America's economy growing at a robust pace, a number of states are currently teetering on the edge of an economic downturn, according to Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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This wholly bespoke drivetrain required some significant changes to the vehicle beyond just cutting a hole in the chassis.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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With his unique falsetto, emotional delivery and irresistible backstory — retreating to a cabin in the woods following a pair of personal and professional breakups to record in solitude — Bon Iver earned significant industry respect and a devoted cult following.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Potent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potent. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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