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
Hundreds of police responded to the shooting, which included a student allegedly wielding a handgun, Kelley said in a news briefing.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Republicans, however, are now wielding state power with growing precision and ruthlessness.
—Time, 10 Sep. 2025
That has drawn an influx of fans who might not be ready for the chainsaw-wielding hordes of scare actors who greet visitors each night.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Several officers then opened fire on the knife-wielding man, striking him numerous times.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Rivera said the suspect ran out of the back door allegedly still wielding the knife.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2025
The footage appears to show Lawrence and Pattinson in a heated confrontation, while other moments feature a character wielding a knife.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Two men shot by Denver police – one who was killed and one seriously injured – in separate confrontations in late August were wielding fake guns, Denver Police Department officials said Thursday.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
In many markets, incumbents now hold the advantage — wielding massive data sets, distribution networks, and the resources to integrate AI at scale.
—Bessemer Venture Partners, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Republicans, however, are now wielding state power with growing precision and ruthlessness.
—Time, 10 Sep. 2025
That has drawn an influx of fans who might not be ready for the chainsaw-wielding hordes of scare actors who greet visitors each night.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Several officers then opened fire on the knife-wielding man, striking him numerous times.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Rivera said the suspect ran out of the back door allegedly still wielding the knife.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2025
The footage appears to show Lawrence and Pattinson in a heated confrontation, while other moments feature a character wielding a knife.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Two men shot by Denver police – one who was killed and one seriously injured – in separate confrontations in late August were wielding fake guns, Denver Police Department officials said Thursday.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
In many markets, incumbents now hold the advantage — wielding massive data sets, distribution networks, and the resources to integrate AI at scale.
—Bessemer Venture Partners, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wielding
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While delegation may be the superpower of some business leaders, Il Signor Armani was famous for exerting control over every detail large and small in the business.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This perception is shared by the private sector, which is exerting increasing pressure on the Brazilian government to grant Chinese firms greater access to the Brazilian market.—
HUSSEIN KALOUT,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Sep. 2025
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Russian media reports suggested that Putin stopped using the residence from 2024 amid intensifying Ukrainian drone attacks.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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In her latest Jo + Tiny Mic series on Instagram, the Texas native shared four of her favorite secrets to instantly elevate a room, and the principles can be perfectly applied to your fall home decor using Gaines’ very own Magnolia collection at Target.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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The paper also highlights the potential of digital twins — virtual patient replicas that allow doctors to simulate treatments before applying them in real life.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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By applying Stoic principles, individuals can filter out the noise, focus on the controllable, and approach financial decisions with clarity rather than fear.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Wielding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wielding. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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