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
For all the praise lauded on Liverpool for their attacking potency, their intensity out of possession should not be underestimated in their hunt for silverware this season.
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James Pearce, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Yes, but: Not long afterward, senators passed legislation upping the maximum potency of low-THC oil available through Georgia's medical marijuana program.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
As such, selling on these channels—or multiple of these channels for maximum potency—is the most fruitful and cost-effective way to reach Gen Z in one fell swoop.
—Roy Avidor, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Unlike hemp shops, licensed marijuana shops may sell only to adults 21 and over, must limit their window advertising, must meet expensive licensing and security requirements, and must test and label their products for potency and purity.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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James Pearce, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Yes, but: Not long afterward, senators passed legislation upping the maximum potency of low-THC oil available through Georgia's medical marijuana program.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
As such, selling on these channels—or multiple of these channels for maximum potency—is the most fruitful and cost-effective way to reach Gen Z in one fell swoop.
—Roy Avidor, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Unlike hemp shops, licensed marijuana shops may sell only to adults 21 and over, must limit their window advertising, must meet expensive licensing and security requirements, and must test and label their products for potency and purity.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potency
Noun
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This dispatchable energy from batteries stabilizes the U.S. power supply.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Lastly, love it or hate it, but the return to office is in full swing, meaning WFH loungewear is taking a backseat to power suits, both on your feed and in real life.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Her strength is not just in her ability to fight, but in her refusal to disappear.—
Tiffany Leigh,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Still, her look of the day was pretty ab-baring, and Gentry showed some serious core strength for it, despite her penchant for relaxing.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The world needs energy projects given its growing needs.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration believes its plans to push energy prices down by cutting red tape and encouraging production will help offset tariff costs for businesses, something that’s key to the data center industry where power is a major cost, a White House official said.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Protein is important for muscle health and helps build bones, cartilage, skin, and blood.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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Bromelain’s anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects are often used to treat sports injuries, bruises, contractures, strains and muscle pulls.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2025
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Multiple customers have praised the bag’s capacity in their reviews.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Poli-sci nerds will tell you that actual power lies at the point where will and capacity are synced up.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Potency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potency. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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