1
as in control
the right or means to command or control others
the emir has nearly complete power over the emirate
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2
as in energy
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
the corporation has the power to accomplish almost anything you'll need to build a bit more power in order to be a star pitcher
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as in faculty
a natural ability of the mind or body
dogs have a very highly developed power of smell
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as in fuel
something with a usable capacity for doing work
nuclear power
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Recent Examples of power
Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The world’s second-largest economy is increasingly looking to secure the raw materials needed to power its industrial ambitions, and Saudi Arabia is second only to Russia as a supplier of crude oil for China.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Even here at home, fear after 9/11 opened the door to surveillance powers most Americans never would have accepted earlier.
—Aron Solomon
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Emboldened by his trip to Beijing, Kim on Monday watched a test of North Korea’s new high-thrust rocket engine, which state media said would be used to power Pyongyang’s newest intercontinental ballistic missile, the Hwasong-20.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The world’s second-largest economy is increasingly looking to secure the raw materials needed to power its industrial ambitions, and Saudi Arabia is second only to Russia as a supplier of crude oil for China.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Beijing sought to display its growing military power as Chinese President Xi Jinping was accompanied by North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Even here at home, fear after 9/11 opened the door to surveillance powers most Americans never would have accepted earlier.
—Aron Solomon
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for power
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
18 Sep. 2025
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Touch controls aren't supported here.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Those batteries will then lead to cost, weight and material savings, creating an attractive selection of affordable, efficient new-energy vehicles, reported New Atlas.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Sep. 2025
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The people advancing that grassroots energy theory tended to be electoral underperformers themselves.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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One night, while staying late to finish up work, she's attacked, becoming the third member of the faculty to get infected.—
Keith Langston,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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Why Leading Universities Are All In The University of Michigan is one of over 100 institutions partnering with Google to bring these resources directly to students and faculty.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The company’s small, high-efficiency multi-fuel engine-generator almost doubles the range of today’s longest-range battery electric vehicles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Sep. 2025
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With fuel costs remaining steady the last few months and less expensive than earlier in 2025, the number of states averaging less than $3 per gallon has increased compared to 2024.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday, New York mayoral favorite Zohran Mamdani launched a public petition, calling on FIFA to make tickets to 2026 World Cup games—including the final in New Jersey—affordable, pushing the international soccer organization to set aside 15% of seats for locals in particular.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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Ralf Rangnick's men are jostling with Bosnia & Herzegovina for early dominion in Group H and travel to face the Dragons on Tuesday in a crucial clash.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
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The most likely result is perpetuation of the status quo, under which Israel controls the entirety of the territory between the River and the Sea and imposes differing degrees of authority over Palestinians under its dominion.—
Hussein Agha,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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Every individual brings unique needs, preferences and strengths.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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This new gel, however, manages to combine strength, healing, and sensing capabilities in one material, which is a rare feat.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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This milestone reinforces the company’s commitment to advancing the next generation of loitering munitions—delivering adaptable, scalable, and integrated capabilities to meet the demands of today’s dynamic operational environments, according to AeroVironment (AV).—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Congress has also taken note of the gap between Chinese and American drone capabilities.—
Joseph Nepomuceno,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Power.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/power. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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