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Recent Examples of wielded
Grand jury subpoenas are a powerful investigative tool wielded by federal prosecutors and issued at their discretion.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Clearly, the indictment showed that art can and forever will be a forceful weapon when wielded properly.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 May 2026
Its adherents wielded the power of the federal government.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
The family wielded enormous influence in the region.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
But Kehoe on Friday wielded the powers of his office to move the income tax and direct democracy measures to the August election.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Pelosi was the first woman to ever serve as House speaker, serving from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2023, and wielded enormous power in Congress and in the Democratic Party for decades.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Historians aren’t even sure exactly how they were wielded or crafted, so medieval weapons specialist and replica crafter Tod Todeschini decided to investigate for himself.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
Trump has wielded the ceasefire as a carrot and stick, issuing peace overtures one day and threats the next day, all in an attempt to get an upper hand in the negotiations.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Clearly, the indictment showed that art can and forever will be a forceful weapon when wielded properly.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 May 2026
Its adherents wielded the power of the federal government.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
The family wielded enormous influence in the region.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
But Kehoe on Friday wielded the powers of his office to move the income tax and direct democracy measures to the August election.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Pelosi was the first woman to ever serve as House speaker, serving from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2023, and wielded enormous power in Congress and in the Democratic Party for decades.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Historians aren’t even sure exactly how they were wielded or crafted, so medieval weapons specialist and replica crafter Tod Todeschini decided to investigate for himself.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
Trump has wielded the ceasefire as a carrot and stick, issuing peace overtures one day and threats the next day, all in an attempt to get an upper hand in the negotiations.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wielded
Verb
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Rayo exerted some pressure but were largely restricted to shots from distance.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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But her works exerted a quieter presence, without much of the drama that accompanied that movement.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The menu centers on a custom asado grill, where steaks are charred and smoked over seasoned Tasmanian Cask Company barrels once used for port, sherry, or bourbon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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But Great Power wars are more destructive than others because of their intensity and scale, because of the weapons used, and because of their tendency to spread.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Sulfur prevents fungal spores from germinating and must be applied as a preventive measure before the disease develops for effective results.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
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The same sentiment could — and should — be applied to the team’s trade of Kyle Tucker two winters ago, but bear in mind that deal netted Houston two established major-league players along with Cam Smith, then a top prospect.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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“Wielded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wielded. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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