as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
currently the President lacks the political might to push the programs through the Congress
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Recent Examples of might
All of this was a source of ongoing friction; and the glue that held the USSR together, military might and communist ideology, had been crumbling for some time.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
But without legislative might, the lawmakers' options to go further are dwindling.
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Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
20 June 2026
There is no dispute that US retains the might.
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Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Quantum leadership will affect economic growth, military might, intelligence, cybersecurity, and technical sovereignty.
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Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
But without legislative might, the lawmakers' options to go further are dwindling.
—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
20 June 2026
There is no dispute that US retains the might.
—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Quantum leadership will affect economic growth, military might, intelligence, cybersecurity, and technical sovereignty.
—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for might
Recent Examples of Synonyms for might
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Junior Caminero has already done some things no Rays players had ever accomplished, such as extending his sizzling power show on Friday to include hitting 10 home runs over a 10-game span.
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Plus, the power port includes three electrical outlets and three USB ports for powering appliances, speakers, and other devices.
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Additional laser pulses reveal how much the ion’s quantum state has changed, allowing researchers to calculate the strength of the surrounding electric field.
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The link held even after accounting for traditional risk factors, though the strength varied by racial and ethnic group, a gap researchers say still needs further study before firm conclusions can be drawn about why.
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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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Apple Intelligence and Siri AI capabilities will require specific hardware, effectively compelling users with older devices to upgrade for the full experience.
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National plans envisage developing the capability to design, build and eventually export indigenous submarines during the 2040s.
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Since the stadium was adjusted, reducing the capacity, raising prices and adding suites, the atmosphere has become a little less intimidating.
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State leaders pointed to existing defense assets, manufacturing capacity, and workforce as key factors in attracting the company.
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Mozeliak said the Angels should not consider a trade proposal in isolation, without considering how to flex their major-market muscles to fill whatever hole a trade might create.
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Livano Comenencia’s equalizer and Dick Advocaat’s emotional reaction were great but this was a muscle flex if there ever was one.
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“Might.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/might. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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