1
as in dominions
the right or means to command or control others
the emir has nearly complete power over the emirate
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2
as in faculties
a natural ability of the mind or body
dogs have a very highly developed power of smell
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3
as in energies
something with a usable capacity for doing work
nuclear power
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Recent Examples of powers
Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
The big powers, the hope for any progress in Darfur runs through Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, through Abu Dhabi, the capital of United Arab Emirates, Cairo, the capital of Egypt.
—ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
The ‘major questions’ doctrine, a principle way to interpret statutes, prevents Congress from hiding major powers in insignificant laws.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The conservator, Christopher Ruszkowski, starts this job immediately with a wide range of responsibilities and powers specified by state law and Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Beyond these leading powers, other nations are accelerating their own hypersonic research and development.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
The Colorsoft comes with 16GB of storage, but Amazon doesn’t specify what kind of processor or memory powers the device.
—PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
In what has become a recurring theme, Israel’s first occupation of Gaza was also enabled by Western powers.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
The case is also coming before a Supreme Court that has thus far been reluctant to check to Trump’s wide-ranging use of executive powers.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
This process, which powers the sun and stars, offers the potential for a virtually limitless power source.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
While falling behind is a real concern, particularly compared to China’s advances, there is also evidence that the Russia has not integrated its satellite systems into its military infrastructure as well as many other space powers.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
The big powers, the hope for any progress in Darfur runs through Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, through Abu Dhabi, the capital of United Arab Emirates, Cairo, the capital of Egypt.
—ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
The ‘major questions’ doctrine, a principle way to interpret statutes, prevents Congress from hiding major powers in insignificant laws.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The conservator, Christopher Ruszkowski, starts this job immediately with a wide range of responsibilities and powers specified by state law and Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Beyond these leading powers, other nations are accelerating their own hypersonic research and development.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
The Colorsoft comes with 16GB of storage, but Amazon doesn’t specify what kind of processor or memory powers the device.
—PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
In what has become a recurring theme, Israel’s first occupation of Gaza was also enabled by Western powers.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
The case is also coming before a Supreme Court that has thus far been reluctant to check to Trump’s wide-ranging use of executive powers.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
How Wisconsin's solar battery park powers 130,000 homes The Paris Solar farm began producing power in December 2024 and generates 200 megawatts of renewable electricity during the day.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
This process, which powers the sun and stars, offers the potential for a virtually limitless power source.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for powers
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Instead, the 85-year-old leaves on her own terms, her faculties intact, a generation of Democrats saluting her legacy.—
Molly Ball,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mercury entering Sagittarius today stimulates your creative faculties.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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This shift is being steered by former industry leaders who are redirecting their energies toward building enduring public systems.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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Vibrant energies will be seeking expression, one way to use this energy constructively will be to begin or rededicate yourself to a fitness regimen and your physical health.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Jan. 2026
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These features are further enhanced by technology that adapts to individual preferences, such as smart shower controls and lighting systems tailored to each user.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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These product missteps have been further compounded by broader operational issues in the areas of marketing, supply chain and corporate cost controls.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Plenty of financial and regulatory hurdles still need to be cleared, but a fuels pipeline project that may lead to lower gas prices in San Diego and Southern California has received a healthy amount of interest from other companies.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Venezuela produces the kind of heavy crude oil that’s needed for diesel fuel, asphalt and other fuels for heavy equipment.—
Michelle Chapman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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As an analysis by SpaceNews explains, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, one of the most affordable rides to space, charges customers about $2,500 per kilogram of payload.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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The felony charges the couple initially faced were gone.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There, a conservative spirit reigns in opposition to California’s famously liberal ethos.—
Joseph Serna,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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The previous date, long assumed to be fact, was determined based on the Chronicle of Eusebius of Caesarea, which lists the Macedonian kings as well as the length of their reigns.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Kenya licensed 42 new digital lenders, raising the country’s total number to 195, as the central bank pushes to formalize a sector that has become an important part of East Africa’s largest economy.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The financial asset label pushes prediction markets toward the exclusive jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), a federal agency, and grants immunity from state gambling laws and taxes on gross betting revenue.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Carson Feibusch, junior, Basha High School Carson is a curious junior whose drive to understand neuroscience energizes class discussions and motivates peers to explore new ideas with confidence and curiosity.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
15 Dec. 2025
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Which energizes the rush of capital toward value over growth, small-cap over large.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Powers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powers. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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