as in exerting
to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively
wields considerable influence in the field of women's sports
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Recent Examples of wielding
Nolan and the cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema, wielding heavy IMAX cameras, shot their picture across the Mediterranean and beyond, in caves, castles, beaches, black-sand wastes, and open water.
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David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
Elsewhere, a megaphone-wielding leader herded dozens of black cats in the style of artist Gary Baseman into some semblance of order.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Investigations are continuing Sunday into the death of a knife-wielding suspect who was shot at by two sheriff’s deputies on Saturday during an encounter at the Metrolink station in Lancaster that left one deputy hospitalized with a stab wound, authorities said.
—City News Service, Daily News, 21 June 2026
The demonstrations have unleashed violent confrontations between dynamite-wielding demonstrators and riot police, leading to at least 365 arrests and 37 injuries, according to authorities.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
But while false arrests due to facial recognition software can easily be blamed on glitchy tech, an even more disturbing pattern is starting to emerge, as AI-wielding officers don’t just misidentify suspects, but use the technology to fabricate evidence.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 18 June 2026
The Stockton Police Department released video Thursday of an officer shooting a man wielding an ax in early May.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 18 June 2026
And wielding a knife at the still-attacking dogs, Donnell Smith frantically called 911 and tried to stop the bleeding from Cowan’s neck, court records show.
—Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The drivers themselves wrestle their way through the crowds and fend off swarms of iPhone-wielding fans to convene with their race teams ahead of the Grand Prix.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
Elsewhere, a megaphone-wielding leader herded dozens of black cats in the style of artist Gary Baseman into some semblance of order.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Investigations are continuing Sunday into the death of a knife-wielding suspect who was shot at by two sheriff’s deputies on Saturday during an encounter at the Metrolink station in Lancaster that left one deputy hospitalized with a stab wound, authorities said.
—City News Service, Daily News, 21 June 2026
The demonstrations have unleashed violent confrontations between dynamite-wielding demonstrators and riot police, leading to at least 365 arrests and 37 injuries, according to authorities.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
But while false arrests due to facial recognition software can easily be blamed on glitchy tech, an even more disturbing pattern is starting to emerge, as AI-wielding officers don’t just misidentify suspects, but use the technology to fabricate evidence.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 18 June 2026
The Stockton Police Department released video Thursday of an officer shooting a man wielding an ax in early May.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 18 June 2026
And wielding a knife at the still-attacking dogs, Donnell Smith frantically called 911 and tried to stop the bleeding from Cowan’s neck, court records show.
—Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The drivers themselves wrestle their way through the crowds and fend off swarms of iPhone-wielding fans to convene with their race teams ahead of the Grand Prix.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wielding
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Drinking a lot of water is particularly important for fans and workers who are moving around a lot or exerting themselves.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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Wembanyama mired his fundamental greatness by either trying too hard to dominate or exerting his physicality in a petty way.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Officers conducted a search on foot and using a drone, but were unable to locate the animal.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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The lawyer of the future may increasingly resemble an architect, physician, or strategic advisor whose value lies not in generating work product but in validating, interpreting, and applying expertise.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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But when a friend who turned 15 started applying for work, Njea had to be honest.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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“Wielding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wielding. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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