as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
vitamins of high potency that should be taken only in the proper dosage
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Recent Examples of potency
Topical Steroids Steroids come in different strengths and potencies.
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Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
Plus, it’s tested for purity and potency by third-party labs.
—April Benshosan, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
Yes, there is a wide range of disposable weed pens available, in a variety of flavors and potencies.
—Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
Are they being refreshed in time to keep-up with the changes, or are these same people relying on ideas well-past their expiration dates; familiar, but fading in potency; maybe even dangerous?
—Bill Fischer, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
Plus, it’s tested for purity and potency by third-party labs.
—April Benshosan, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
Yes, there is a wide range of disposable weed pens available, in a variety of flavors and potencies.
—Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
Are they being refreshed in time to keep-up with the changes, or are these same people relying on ideas well-past their expiration dates; familiar, but fading in potency; maybe even dangerous?
—Bill Fischer, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potency
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The power of PileMate in Sag Harbor is prominent, especially in wintertime.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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Though presidential pardoning powers are absolute, such a preemptive move would be a novel and risky use of the president's extraordinary constitutional power.—
WILL WEISSERT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Amidst these challenges, ‘Vallejo’ shines a light on the resilience of young athletes who find solace and strength on the baseball field.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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Implement Regular Feedback Questionnaires Weekly or bi-weekly feedback questionnaires can help leaders identify areas of strength and support needed, offering valuable insights into employee needs.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Although Trump remains an advocate of U.S. energy dominance and independence, Alamariu expects this stance will help oil stocks more than oil prices.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
18 Jan. 2025
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Then factor in your activity level (from sedentary to very active) to estimate your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE)—the calories needed to maintain your current weight.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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This is caused by a muscle that runs from the pelvis to the outside of your lower leg being tight and rubbing on the bone on the outside of your hip.—
Harlan Selesnick,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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This practice activates the diaphragm, which is a muscle that sits between the lungs and the abdomen.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
16 Jan. 2025
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Classroom capacities, historical trends and demographic shifts all can change the makeup of a school’s student population.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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On the flip side, the shoulders have an incredible capacity for multiplanar function, offering a great deal of flexibility and range of motion.—
Matt Parrott,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Potency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potency. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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