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Recent Examples of wielded
Peer pressure is the influence wielded by people who are members of the same social group.
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Amy Morin, Parents, 3 Apr. 2026
The deal generated significant controversy, as critics argued the new company wielded substantial influence over promoters, major concert venues, ticket distribution systems, and aspects of pricing and resale.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Never mind that historically, the Jews have not only wielded little control over global affairs, but have also proven to be the most at their mercy.
—Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
So too can silence be wielded to offer lessons.
—Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
Maurizio Cattelan, who also wielded a banana with profound memetic effectiveness, is one of the few other artists whose work has this kind of stickiness, but his recent sculptures have leaned more on the public’s appetite for stunts, whereas Rødland plumbs more mysterious depths.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
Separately, the indictment says, Rivera also met that same day in New York with Sessions and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Delcy Rodríguez, who wielded tremendous influence over Venezuela’s oil industry.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Citizenship should not function as a political tool wielded by temporary officeholders seeking to alter the electorate’s demographics.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The presiding judge in the case expressed doubts about the sweeping authority the Pentagon had wielded in the case.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Amy Morin, Parents, 3 Apr. 2026
The deal generated significant controversy, as critics argued the new company wielded substantial influence over promoters, major concert venues, ticket distribution systems, and aspects of pricing and resale.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Never mind that historically, the Jews have not only wielded little control over global affairs, but have also proven to be the most at their mercy.
—Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
So too can silence be wielded to offer lessons.
—Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
Maurizio Cattelan, who also wielded a banana with profound memetic effectiveness, is one of the few other artists whose work has this kind of stickiness, but his recent sculptures have leaned more on the public’s appetite for stunts, whereas Rødland plumbs more mysterious depths.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
Separately, the indictment says, Rivera also met that same day in New York with Sessions and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Delcy Rodríguez, who wielded tremendous influence over Venezuela’s oil industry.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Citizenship should not function as a political tool wielded by temporary officeholders seeking to alter the electorate’s demographics.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The presiding judge in the case expressed doubts about the sweeping authority the Pentagon had wielded in the case.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wielded
Verb
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For decades, Los Choneros has exerted a profound influence over the country's escalating violence, evolving from a regional gang into a sprawling network with international reach.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The federal government, controlled mostly by the Republican Party, increasingly exerted its power in the West and provided incentives for white settlers to migrate to the region.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Grapevine Faith then used four walks, a sacrifice bunt, and an infield single to produce three runs.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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No substitution or compensation will be given for any portion of the prize that is not used.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Eco effort The hotel has applied for its LEED assessment following the adoption of a number of sustainability and energy-saving measures during the property’s renovation and current operations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment by Boston EMS after the officers applied tourniquets to their wounds, BPD said.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Wielded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wielded. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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