1
as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
a potent tea that is the perfect morning pick-me-up
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2
as in powerful
having great power or influence
a potent argument for expanding our program of space exploration
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as in efficient
producing or capable of producing a desired result
potent medicine that can be obtained through a doctor's prescription
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Recent Examples of potent
Once that potent line of storms clears the region, cooler and drier conditions return to begin next week.
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Tony Sadiku, CBS News, 12 June 2026
So why have these objections remained so potent?
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Four decades later, Reynoso points to a potent track record of activism and progressive political victories like few others, forged from countless meetings in public housing projects, community boards, political clubhouses and on street corners.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
And in a sport increasingly lacking in potent right-handed hitters, Suzuki figures to be in demand.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 11 June 2026
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Tony Sadiku, CBS News, 12 June 2026
So why have these objections remained so potent?
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Four decades later, Reynoso points to a potent track record of activism and progressive political victories like few others, forged from countless meetings in public housing projects, community boards, political clubhouses and on street corners.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
And in a sport increasingly lacking in potent right-handed hitters, Suzuki figures to be in demand.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potent
Adjective
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The discovery is so surprising because even though AGNs are rich with gas and dust — the building blocks of planets — the turbulent conditions within the disks wouldn't generally be considered ideal for forming planets.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
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Gardena and salted amber give this shimmery body mist a rich, tropical vacation sort of scent profile.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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Labour’s powerful National Executive Committee, which blocked a previous attempt by Burnham to run for parliament, cleared him to stand.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Ryne Nelson scattered nine hits over seven efficient innings, while closer Paul Sewald survived Donovan Walton’s two-out homer in the ninth to lock down his 18th save in 19 chances.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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As in practically every white-collar occupation, lawyers are embracing AI to make their practices more efficient and effective, and many lawyers use ChatGPT to do some types of legal work.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Catherine Bracy, the CEO of TechEquity, a tech advocacy group that favors stronger AI regulations, speculated that the Anthropic employees were receiving advice to back Becerra because of his frontrunner status.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Sinks on the vanity have slanted, green marble angles giving them a trendy look, and the faucet’s water spray is equivalent to a drenching rainfall shower (wide, strong, and incredibly impressive).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Episode 2 continues that methodology, pairing globally influential artists with scientific inquiry, while expanding the scope of both the artistry and the research.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Critically, Tehran must contend with hardliners firmly entrenched within the regime, including influential figures who have fiercely opposed the terms of the current agreement with Washington and have previously attempted to sabotage diplomacy to push for war.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Lavender, basil, catnip, mint, garlic, lemon balm, and citronella plants are all effective.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
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Green coffee extract and caffeine work together to target dark circles and puffiness, making this especially effective for under-eye concealing.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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Companies want strategic locations, with ready access to their customers and suppliers through a robust network of roads, bridges, ports, and airports.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Potassium regulates the opening and closing of stomata, which helps manage water stress and keeps the plant robust enough to produce and maintain blossoms.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Though the Guardians have a share of first place with the White Sox and a three-game cushion over the Athletics in wild-card positioning, the club is about to weather some significant time without José Ramírez or Chase DeLauter.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The system has a 60 percent chance of becoming a tropical storm, with significant impacts possible across the Deep South.—
Ben Noll,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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“Potent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potent. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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