Synonyms of powers

powers 1 of 2

noun

plural of power

1

as in dominions

the right or means to command or control others

the emir has nearly complete power over the emirate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dominions
• controls
• reigns
• sways
• authorities
• reins
• arms
• jurisdictions
• sovereignties
• commands
• grips
• privileges
• clutches
• influences
• death grips
• prerogatives
• rights
• voices
• holds
• dominances
• masteries
• managements
• weights
• pulls
• directions
• leverages
• clouts
• supremacies
• importances
• eminences
• moments
• predominances
• imperiums

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weaknesses
• impotences
• impotencies

2

as in faculties

a natural ability of the mind or body

dogs have a very highly developed power of smell

Synonyms & Similar Words

• faculties
• capabilities
• capacities
• functions
• instincts
• talents
• aptitudes
• gifts
• endowments
• knacks
• flairs
• geniuses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incapacities
• inabilities
• incapabilities
• inaptitudes

3

as in energies

something with a usable capacity for doing work

nuclear power

Synonyms & Similar Words

• energies
• fuels
• forces
• propellants
• kindlings

powers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of power

as in fuels

Related Words

• fuels
• charges
• pushes
• energizes
• generates
• fires
• switches
• trips
• triggers
• activates
• moves
• turns over
• sets off
• discharges
• sparks
• electrifies
• kicks over
• recharges
• launches
• turns on
• releases
• starts
• drives
• actuates
• reactivates
• touches off
• stimulates
• vitalizes
• arouses
• cranks (up)
• excites
• runs
• speeds (up)
• ignites
• provokes
• incites
• steps up
• jump-starts
• accelerates
• quickens
• stirs up
• kick-starts
• instigates
• catalyzes

Dissimilar Words

• cuts
• kills
• brakes
• arrests
• stops
• turns off
• shuts off
• cuts out
• checks
• sticks
• cuts off
• stalls
• jams
• halts
• deactivates
• slows
• suppresses
• draws up
• represses
• stunts
• decelerates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of powers

Noun

All of its radiance-granting powers are effectively put towards a scent that comes alive with glowy warmth, courtesy of the mandarin, magnolia, coconut, sandalwood, and other ingredients found within. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026

When cable was at the height of its powers in 2010, approximately 105 million Americans bought into the bundle. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026

Tech that takes notes for you has become a booming category within AI, as startups and large companies look to tap the summarization and voice detection powers of large language models. —Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026

Djokovic hadn’t won a set since the third round but against Sinner, the two-time defending champion, Djokovic was at the peak of his attacking and defensive powers. —John Pye, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2026

Could another K-pop act wield its dazzling musical powers to thwart the competition? —Jason Lamphier, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026

Djokovic hadn’t won a set since the third round, but against Sinner, the two-time defending champion, Djokovic was at the peak of his attacking and defensive powers. —John Pye, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026

In repressive regimes, citizen-shot video frequently challenges ruling powers’ narratives. —Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 29 Jan. 2026

The announcement comes as the Supreme Court could hand down its decision at any time on the legality of the administration's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs. —Meghan Mistry, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2026

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