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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as in energies
something with a usable capacity for doing work
nuclear power
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Recent Examples of powers
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
Each one contains a fully rechargeable lithium-ion battery — the same type that powers phones, laptops and electric cars.
—Ryan Brennan
march 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
Sacramento County Board of Supervisors and the City Council serve together on a joint powers authority overseeing the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Even the attacking powers cannot leave shipwrecked sailors dying.
—Bharatha Mallawarachi, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire after World War I, Western Allied powers divided up Ottoman lands and included a proposal for a Kurdish state.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit also claims Section 122 tariffs violate the Constitution’s separation of powers, since Article 1 gives Congress—not the president—the power to tax and impose tariffs.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Its loss changes the balance of powers within our constitutional order — and not for the better.
—Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 5 Mar. 2026
Attorneys with the Tennessee Attorney General's office placed the bulk of their argument on the powers of the governorship.
—Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 5 Mar. 2026
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
Industrial heating powers everything from chemical production to large-scale manufacturing.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
Each one contains a fully rechargeable lithium-ion battery — the same type that powers phones, laptops and electric cars.
—Ryan Brennan
march 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
Sacramento County Board of Supervisors and the City Council serve together on a joint powers authority overseeing the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Even the attacking powers cannot leave shipwrecked sailors dying.
—Bharatha Mallawarachi, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire after World War I, Western Allied powers divided up Ottoman lands and included a proposal for a Kurdish state.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit also claims Section 122 tariffs violate the Constitution’s separation of powers, since Article 1 gives Congress—not the president—the power to tax and impose tariffs.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Its loss changes the balance of powers within our constitutional order — and not for the better.
—Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 5 Mar. 2026
Attorneys with the Tennessee Attorney General's office placed the bulk of their argument on the powers of the governorship.
—Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Researchers are adapting the magnetron—the same component that powers microwave ovens—to provide the 10 megawatts of power required for ADS.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for powers
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And they are captivated by a vision of an imperial federation, with a parliament in London, where Britain would be an important partner, but just one, and where Canada and the other dominions would have representation.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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Around the same time, leaders at KPMG Peat Marwick Foundation and Citibank launched a series of meetings with other corporate and academic leaders to address diversifying business school faculties.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The bouba-kiki effect may have played a role in the emergence of language, along with many other cognitive faculties.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
19 Feb. 2026
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This is similar to how semiconductors block certain electron energies, and a photonic band gap blocks certain wavelengths of light.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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So far, the US and Israel have focused their energies on destroying Iran’s Navy and ballistic missile industry.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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These controls monitor hundreds of process variables and notify operators if conditions drift outside target levels.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Beyond that, these 11-oz (310-g) headphones offer more controls in a companion mobile app, and dual-device connectivity for tuning into your phone and laptop without manually switching between them.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Mar. 2026
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The government has also removed import tariffs on fuels through the end of April in a bid to ease pressure on the market.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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At this point, experts say, even if a fire starts, the fuels aren’t dry enough to cause a massive conflagration.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Each park charges a $6 vehicle entrance fee — an annual pass costs $95 for unlimited entries.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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By comparison, San Francisco charges about $6 now for curbside access for Uber and Lyft’s higher tier services.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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After the chaotic reigns of Lori Lightfoot and Johnson, Chicago can ill afford a third rookie mayor.—
Juan Rangel,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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At this point, the UConn-dominance-is-boring crowd has had years to debate during the reigns of several incredible players.—
Chantel Jennings,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Panama’s Jonathan Araúz exchanged shouts and pushes with manager José Mayorga when the pinch hitter returned to the dugout after grounding out leading off the ninth.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Overnight line of storms with damaging winds A second chance for severe storms comes later Tuesday as a cold front pushes through the region, likely bringing a line of storms with damaging winds and heavy rain, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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