Synonyms of wielding

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exerting
• using
• applying
• plying
• employing
• exercising
• utilizing
• putting out
• abusing
• misusing
• misapplying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wielding

Police said a man wielding a butcher's knife advanced toward officers, prompting them to open fire, killing him. — Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026

Oakland police released footage Wednesday of a deadly police shooting in mid-July, when two of its officers opened fire on a man who was wielding knives affixed to long metal poles in the city’s Fruitvale District. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

Wolverine chases the kidnappers across the rooftops, battling sword-wielding mercenaries and archers who leave arrows embedded in his body. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

And in other cases, Beijing has gone further, wielding its market for food products as a weapon in political disputes. — Caitlin Welsh, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026

Holmes cites the popular Japanese manga series Kagurabachi, about a sword-wielding young man on a quest to avenge his father. — Daniel Strauss, Vanity Fair, 10 Aug. 2026

The mutants' powerful beam-wielding team captain is among several characters being cast for the movie, with its Emma Frost also reportedly cast. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

The nature of lightsaber-wielding warriors like the Jedi and Sith — both ancient concepts to the galaxy's common people — is also questioned. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Tuesday’s primary elections offered fresh clues about the direction of the Democratic Party and how several leading figures are wielding their influence. — Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026