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 But one video posted to social media that appears to show a young man wielding a machete and counting down to the deadline has put migrants like Nyirenda on edge. — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 29 June 2026 Many audiences may recognize him best as the shirtless, nunchuck-wielding oddball in the coming-of-age classic Ghost World (2001). — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 June 2026 Consequently, scavs are now more dangerous, ignoring Fence's orders, attacking all players, and wielding better gear like revolvers. — Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Giving the president more direct control over who serves on those bodies has long been a goal of conservatives, who have objected to unelected bureaucrats wielding too much power with little accountability. — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 29 June 2026 Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul, was attacked in 2022 by a hammer-wielding assailant. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Rendering examines how artificial intelligence is disrupting the entertainment industry, taking you inside key battlegrounds and spotlighting change makers wielding the technology for good and ill. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 22 June 2026 Played by House of the Dragon’s Milly Alcock, Kara’s path crosses that of an angry, sword-wielding teenager, Ruthye Marye Knoll (Eve Ridley), who seeks revenge for her slain family. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 26 June 2026 Three Arkansas State Park Rangers who shot and killed a machete-wielding man at a Roland residence in May acted lawfully, the prosecuting attorney for the Sixth Judicial District determined. — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wielding
  1. exerting
  2. using
  3. applying
Verb
  • 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
  • Getting your hands dirty with charcoal, tweaking vents and chimneys to stop chunks of oak from flaring up and destroying your brisket, exerting your will over the heat inside a big metal box; barbecue takes a lot of practice.
    — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of exerting
Verb
  • Federal officials are using helicopters and ground vehicles to drive the horses into a large catch pen with holding corrals.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • But a growing number of ships are using a route close to the Omani coast instead, threatening Iran’s leverage over the waterway.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Definition of using
Verb
  • Normally, credit bureaus tally any credit checks within a 45-day period as one credit check, and your credit score shouldn't go down more than several points when applying to multiple lenders.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • Madonna divorced from Guy Ritchie in 2008, before applying to adopt Mercy, and her adoption application was initially rejected by the courts.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of applying

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