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
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
Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
Luminate’s sales, streaming and airplay data powers Billboard’s charts.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2025
Congress passed the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force, which allowed the President to employ limited wartime powers against Al-Qaeda operatives.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
There's special interest in the effect of the National Guard, which don't have direct policing powers.
—Martin Kaste, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
The White House claimed the president was using his executive powers under Article II of the Constitution to defend the country.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
In New Mexico, Handler will be demonstrating the skin-plumping powers of Gold Bond's latest innovation.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Earlier Monday, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said the declaration would grant Maduro special powers in the event of a US military incursion.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
The reimposition of sanctions highlights a nuclear deadlock that is likely to hinder Western powers from monitoring Iran's nuclear activities in the future, especially after Tehran has banned inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from accessing sites.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
Verb
Meanwhile, Minnesota and Illinois are considering bills that would grant rideshare workers comparable collective bargaining powers.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
Luminate’s sales, streaming and airplay data powers Billboard’s charts.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2025
Congress passed the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force, which allowed the President to employ limited wartime powers against Al-Qaeda operatives.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
There's special interest in the effect of the National Guard, which don't have direct policing powers.
—Martin Kaste, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
The White House claimed the president was using his executive powers under Article II of the Constitution to defend the country.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
In New Mexico, Handler will be demonstrating the skin-plumping powers of Gold Bond's latest innovation.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Earlier Monday, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said the declaration would grant Maduro special powers in the event of a US military incursion.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
The reimposition of sanctions highlights a nuclear deadlock that is likely to hinder Western powers from monitoring Iran's nuclear activities in the future, especially after Tehran has banned inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from accessing sites.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for powers
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This, in turn, allows our other faculties to kick in — namely, problem-solving, pattern recognition, and categorization.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
14 Aug. 2025
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Given its vibrant university scene, with more than 30 faculties and professional schools, Oviedo is a lively city that blends history, culture, and affordability.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Cal has one of college football’s most charming and old-school home energies, from Strawberry Canyon to Charter Hill.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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These two energies together can help you to move forward from a past that felt unfulfilling into a future that’s bright and dynamic.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To implement explicit content settings, turn on or off parental controls in device settings.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Consequently, every knowledge worker must adopt a risk management mindset, constantly assessing the potential blast radius of their prompts and acting as a steward of their company’s data, controls, and compliance obligations.—
Marco Argenti,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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However, dropping the MGU-H remained a central target of the 2026 rules cycle now on the horizon, in addition to introducing sustainable fuels.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Reinforce the business case by demonstrating how face-to-face collaboration fuels innovation, improves problem-solving, and enhances team performance.—
Peter Cappelli,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ringgold filled hers with protest and celebration; Riley charges hers with private reckoning.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, a current Federal Duck Stamp can be used for free admission to any national wildlife refuge that charges an entrance fee.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In other words, Steve is a lot to play, and the Oscar-winner throws himself into every forlorn expression, every kindly mentoring session, every manic bit of rushing to and fro as chaos reigns around him, every stumbling step toward self-medicating into oblivion.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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Tranquility reigns here, inviting you to truly relax and find peace.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But Democrat Murphy says the more Vought pushes the legal envelope, the more Democrats should fight back.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Another red flag could be an advisor who pushes products without a firm understanding of your goals, risk tolerance and timeline.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Securing predictable revenue before year-end not only boosts our cash flow but also energizes our community.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
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Mars, the planet of action, shifts into Scorpio this week and energizes your sector of faith, purpose, and long-distance exploration for the next month and a half.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Powers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powers. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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