powers 1 of 2

noun

Definition of powersnext
plural of power
1
as in dominions
the right or means to command or control others the emir has nearly complete power over the emirate

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in faculties
a natural ability of the mind or body dogs have a very highly developed power of smell

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in energies
something with a usable capacity for doing work nuclear power

Synonyms & Similar Words

powers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of power
as in fuels

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for powers
  1. faculties
  2. energies
  3. pushes
  4. energizes
  5. generates
  6. switches
Noun
  • The University of Wisconsin System recently enacted a viewpoint neutrality policy, which Bean said hinders academic freedom for professors, department chairs and faculties.
    La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Students are also taught by faculties that are disproportionately white.
    Jacqueline Novogratz, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2021
Definition of faculties
Noun
  • Visitors often meditate here, seeking both reflection and inspiration in the balanced energies of the canyon.
    Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Mercury will also meet with Saturn in a sobering trine, urging us to remain focused and clear of deceptive energies.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of energies
Verb
  • Megalopolis pushes Coppola into unchecked futuristic, pseudo-classical narrative fabrications (evoking the Shakespearean pall cast by the death of Caesar’s wife).
    Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The settlement pushes the strike and any potential shortages past the November presidential election, eliminating a potential liability for Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of pushes
Verb
  • Trees are made out of thin air, as sunlight energizes special cells in their leaves called chloroplasts.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
  • As the sun in Libra energizes your second house of money and values, Mars in Cancer fires up your 11th house of friendships and friendship groups, triggering tension between your values and personal resources versus your sense of belonging in the world.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of energizes
Verb
  • Moreover, the company also generates roughly $700 million in net interest income per quarter but would likely experience a decline in net interest income if interest rates were to drop significantly from current levels.
    GuruFocus, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This method generates significantly more power than traditional combustion methods.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of generates
Verb
  • Drive a hybrid enough and you’re guaranteed to feel a shudder at some point when the vehicle switches between all-electric to traditional gas mode.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The scene then switches to Mykelti after she’s given birth.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of switches
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Thesaurus Entries Near powers

powerlessness

powers

power walk

See More Nearby Entries 

Cite this Entry

“Powers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powers. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Copy Citation

Share

More from Merriam-Webster on powers

Nglish: Translation of powers for Spanish Speakers

Britannica English: Translation of powers for Arabic Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See All

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Plural and Possessive Names: A Guide

The Difference Between 'i.e.' and 'e.g.'

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See All

Popular in Wordplay

See All

8 Words with Fascinating Histories

8 Words for Lesser-Known Musical Instruments

Birds Say the Darndest Things

10 Words from Taylor Swift Songs (Merriam's Version)

10 Scrabble Words Without Any Vowels
See All

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Word Game Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
silhouette of a man with a megaphone against a british flag
Another Great British Vocabulary Quiz, Innit? A double-decker quiz with words from across the pond