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
Noun
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While the full moon may have some mixed energies, with the planets crisscrossing in all sorts of ways, the key now is to focus on being grounded, balanced and centered as much as possible.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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And Farrell’s performance changes constantly, caught in the competing energies of the story.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Marking identified a need for the district to change its attitude toward unregulated spending and tighten internal controls that will allow more board control over spending approvals.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Capital seekers can host confidential materials in secure virtual data rooms with NDA controls, while investment firms and professionals gain access to full CRM and deal flow management capabilities to manage contacts, deals, and workflows.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Earlier, in another development related to fusion energy, IE had reported that researchers in the US are developing a method to recycle nuclear waste to make tritium – a rare version of hydrogen which serves as one of the main fuels in nuclear fusion.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Paris Agreement temperature goals were based on scientific assessments of how each increment of global warming fuels worse heatwaves, droughts and wildfires.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The gadget charges via a USB-C port and can also be used while charging.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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The streetcar currently charges no rider fee.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Men in Grey Suits – the advisers who’ve served multiple reigns – think William is moving too fast, too freely.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 Nov. 2025
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So why the two-plus-year gap between Alternative Airplay reigns?—
Kevin Rutherford,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The domino effect pushes deliveries out, forces expensive air freight, and overloads suppliers.—
Raj Dhiman,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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During times of high geomagnetic activity, which pushes the northern lights further south, the aurora will be visible directly overhead in the northern United States, according to the prediction center.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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The nine-member group opens up about what energizes them, favorite songs on their album and more.—
Billboard Korea,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
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Mars supporting Jupiter energizes your collaborations and shared visions.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Powers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powers. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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