as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
right now the President doesn't have the political firepower to push his programs through Congress
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Recent Examples of firepower
The sea leg’s value lies not only in firepower but also in uncertainty.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
On-pitch firepower comes from England internationals Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze, and Leah Williamson.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Bulls argue the cash provides ample firepower should markets stumble.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 25 May 2026
The Knicks are favored, sure, but the Cavs have enough firepower and experience to win the series.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 20 May 2026
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
On-pitch firepower comes from England internationals Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze, and Leah Williamson.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Bulls argue the cash provides ample firepower should markets stumble.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 25 May 2026
The Knicks are favored, sure, but the Cavs have enough firepower and experience to win the series.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firepower
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Eco effort The villas are mainly run on solar power (each villa’s roof is slightly sloped to accommodate these solar panels), and the resort is single plastic-free.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The computing power needs, the competition from Anthropic, the potential for a more business-to-business stream of revenue, the fear that all of the big institutions that own it will want to cash out, makes this one plain fraught.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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At the same time, a 12-month clinical trial out of Penn State just confirmed that eating prunes daily can help preserve bone strength in postmenopausal women.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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But strength and resilience aren't just themes in her magazine.—
Mikayla Price,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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If the superfund template survives, the next decade of American energy policy will be written by trial lawyers, attorneys general and a handful of out-of-state philanthropies bankrolling the litigation pipeline.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The Maoists’ shrinking realm sits atop rich veins of coal, iron, and bauxite – resources essential to India’s modernization and growing energy demands; Modi’s pledge to bring electricity to every household; and his broader ambition to transform India into a developed nation.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Advanced radar and air-defense capabilities have become essential as naval forces face increasingly challenging aerial threats.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Anthropic’s advances in coding and cybersecurity capabilities have rattled markets and also enticed new business customers.—
Bloomberg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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The same goes for people with a condition called gastroparesis, which affects stomach nerves and muscles, and those susceptible to medullary thyroid cancer.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Weight loss on its own can change muscle, bone and more.—
Bethany Brookshire,
Scientific American,
29 May 2026
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According to the statement, Xcel has identified resource adequacy as a growing concern for several years and has proposed multiple solutions, including a near-term procurement plan designed to add 3,800 megawatts of new generation capacity.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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Zelensky said in his nightly address Monday that between between January and May, Ukrainian troops have struck 15 Russian oil refineries, knocking out 40% of Russia’s main oil refining capacity.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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“Firepower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firepower. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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