Synonyms of wields

wields

verb

present tense third-person singular of wield

as in exerts

to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively

wields considerable influence in the field of women's sports

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exerts
• uses
• applies
• employs
• utilizes
• plies
• exercises
• puts out
• abuses
• misuses
• misapplies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wields

What makes this emptiness more bothersome is the cavalier way Wingard wields the imagery of rogue, militarized killers wreaking havoc on the American landscape. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

In Georgia, the lieutenant governor wields immense power in the state Senate by presiding over floor debates and making committee assignments that give them control over what bills reach the floor for a vote. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026

But the reality of who wields influence in the waterway is more nuanced than either side is willing to admit. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Craig, who wields a fundraising advantage, is endorsed by the state's first lady, Gwen Walz, and wife of former Kamala Harris running mate Tim Walz. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Here is a man who believes fervently in his own flattery but also wields it like a weapon. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026

Here, a source of primordial terror—the gaze that petrifies—is deflected by way of the highly polished shield that Perseus wields against the creature. — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026

Russell, a fictional counterpart to Alva Vanderbilt, wields her husband’s new railroad fortune to gain acceptance into an old-money society. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026

Jordan made a career critiquing her parents’ politics on social media and wields powerful influence in online liberal circles. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026