wielding

verb

present participle of wield
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 Walking through the doors of Valkyrie Arms Training in Meridian, you are greeted by a large mural of 19th century women on the Western frontier, dressed in period gowns and gazing into the distance — and wielding firearms. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026 Things start off tense and get worse when a mysterious group of knife-wielding Aztec cultists show up to slaughter them all. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026 Protesters clashed briefly with police on the streets of New Delhi late Wednesday, with officers firing tear gas and wielding canes to push them back. — Reuters, NBC news, 23 July 2026 The victims, a 73-year-old man and a 78-year-old woman, were attacked by a 60-year-old man wielding a knife near the entrance to the tourist attraction and archaeological site, Reuters reported, citing a police official. — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 21 July 2026 Further on down the tunnel, a work crew of contractors stood atop a flatbed car, wielding long drills and boring into the side of the tunnel. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026 The 2018 Russian World Cup was a vehicle for President Vladimir Putin to project prestige while wielding a staggering crackdown on civil society and LGBT rights. — Minky Worden, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 As in the game sequel’s back half, the show will pivot somewhat away from Ellie’s (Bella Ramsey) journey and focus more on Kaitlyn Dever’s 9-iron-wielding antihero Abby. — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 There Walker stood in the batter’s box during the championship round, hat backward, chains stacked around his neck, wielding an Iron Man bat. — Katie Woo, New York Times, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wielding
  1. exerting
  2. using
  3. applying
Verb
  • But sometimes just thinking about tackling those jobs can feel exhausting, creating a barrier to success even for people who are highly motivated to improve their homes and their lives by exerting control over their belongings.
    — Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 18 July 2026
  • Supporters argue that these efforts are necessary to preserve attorney independence, protect client confidentiality, and prevent investors from exerting undue influence over lawyers.
    — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of exerting
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  • Concerned that the programs’ growing sophistication could induce emotional dependency and addiction, China last week banned minors from using AI companions and imposed additional requirements on platforms to prevent misuse.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • At the time of his death, Garcia-Sanchez was hauling asbestos-containing materials from the ninth floor to lower levels using a freight elevator, the report said.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of using
Verb
  • Briceno recommends coating both sides of the brush, wiping away any excess, and making sure the bristles come to a clean edge before applying.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
  • The trailer relies on a hitch coupler force sensor to provide continuous feedback on the pull on the tow vehicle, managing the trailer's movement by increasing motor output or applying the electro-mechanical brakes located at all four wheels.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 July 2026
Definition of applying

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