as in influence
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly
lacking much of the leverage it once had, the union is now being forced to make some concessions
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as in to use
to take unfair advantage of
a reality show contestant who's trying to leverage her 15 minutes of fame
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Recent Examples of leverage
NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
These efforts are part of a broader push to leverage cutting-edge forensic tools to provide answers to victims' families and bring long-dormant cases closer to resolution.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Martino Carrera, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
The collaboration leverages each company's particular area of expertise.
—Joe Salas, New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Kelly: What's the leverage for getting Putin to end this war?
—NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
These efforts are part of a broader push to leverage cutting-edge forensic tools to provide answers to victims' families and bring long-dormant cases closer to resolution.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
Superga leverages a mixed distribution model that encompasses direct operations in Italy and Germany and local partners elsewhere.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
The collaboration leverages each company's particular area of expertise.
—Joe Salas, New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leverage
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Despite these denials, the alliance between the two nations is increasingly viewed as a counterweight to Western influence in the region and beyond.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Intense fighting in Europe between Russia and Ukraine, broad conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, and escalating flareups across the Middle East between Israel and Iran have tested U.S. influence.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
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Republicans are in a heated internal conversation on whether to use one — or two — legislative vehicles to implement Trump's immigration and tax reform policies.Marc Caputo, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers roster is nearing completion for the 2025 season, but center field could use an upgrade.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Concepts of drag comedy and nonbinary people held a different sort of weight, and the cross-dressing escapades in the movie, as two hapless male musicians flee the mob by donning dresses and joining an all-women band, didn’t hold the same sort of comedic sway.Chad Jones, The Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2025
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In space, a previous gentleman’s agreement on warfare no longer holds sway, while there is a constant fight for one-upmanship in the Arctic and in the race to dominate critical minerals.Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Jan. 2025
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Security Experts Speak Out About The Latest PayPal Attacks A number of security professionals have now spoken out about the latest attack methodology being exploited by these PayPal threat actors.Davey Winder, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Misinformation can emotionally exploit a situation, hijack conversations from emergency information and, in some cases, lead to financial scams, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The raptors’ behavior underscores the complex relationship between fire and wildlife, revealing how some species adapt and even manipulate their surroundings to thrive.Scott Travers, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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China can gather data on Americans or manipulate the content on TikTok to shape U.S. opinion, the government argues.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Saturday afternoon, officers responded to a call reporting a coyote pup being abused in the 10800 block of South Sacramento Avenue by three males, Chicago police said, Officers discovered a dead pup on private property and the coyote was removed..Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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In other words, the steadfast commitment to celebrating diversity meant allowing Pakistani men to abuse white girls without consequence.The Editors, National Review, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Leverage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leverage. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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