1
as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
a potent tea that is the perfect morning pick-me-up
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2
as in powerful
having great power or influence
a potent argument for expanding our program of space exploration
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as in efficient
producing or capable of producing a desired result
potent medicine that can be obtained through a doctor's prescription
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Recent Examples of potent
And a lot of the products for sale in dispensaries can be even more potent — with vendors selling concentrated products, some claiming 90 or close to 100 percent THC.
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Marin Cogan, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Digital pharmacies — initially viewed as potent industry disruptors by the VC investors that poured money into them — have faltered amid market pressure in recent years.
—Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
The threat of potent thunderstorms was not limited to the south-central U.S.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
The Lions’ offense, piloted by senior quarterback Mason Premer, was potent, but its ball-hawking defense was dominant, and CA (15-3) was blanked for the first time this season.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
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Marin Cogan, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Digital pharmacies — initially viewed as potent industry disruptors by the VC investors that poured money into them — have faltered amid market pressure in recent years.
—Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
The threat of potent thunderstorms was not limited to the south-central U.S.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
The Lions’ offense, piloted by senior quarterback Mason Premer, was potent, but its ball-hawking defense was dominant, and CA (15-3) was blanked for the first time this season.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potent
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There’s a lot to unpack from this family photo, which prominently features the world’s richest man, standing with the president-elect’s offspring and their partners and their children.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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This set is complete with four fragrance icons—Oud Wood Eau de Parfum, Tobacco Vanille Eau de Parfum, Soleil Blanc Eau de Parfum, and the Lost Cherry Eau de Parfum—each with very different, very rich notes (oud, woody, solar, amber, and fruity) for an olfactory trip of a lifetime.Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Choose a purifier powerful enough to cycle the air in your space multiple times per hour for best results.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Despite having written a diverse range of books over the years, from a mediaeval crime story to a powerful tale about Alzheimer's, Harvey hasn't received much recognition.Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024
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Google added a faster and more energy efficient processor and upped the RAM to 16 megabytes.Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Step two: Seize the moment, in between chops and chants and CBS cutaways to Taylor Swift. Step three: Have Bo Nix deliver the most efficient outing in the biggest game of his NFL career.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.National Geographic, National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
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The nation’s most influential newspaper has essentially anointed Newsom as the leader of resistance to Trump, which is not a bad start on a 2028 campaign for the presidency, especially now that Vice President Kamala Harris is out of the way — if, indeed, that’s Newsom’s unstated ambition.Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles Elias: ‘California Forever’ ballot measure could’ve been hugely influential Elias: California’s Nov. 5 ballot not lacking for consequential issues One thing that’s for sure is Newsom will not have much influence over the race to replace him.Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The company maintains a tax holiday for a subsidiary in the APAC region, which contributed to a lower effective tax rate of 13.7% for the year.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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While air purifiers are effective, combining them with other strategies can enhance odor elimination.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Dropbox Business is a robust cloud storage and file-sharing app with enough range and flexibility to satisfy most small to midsize businesses (SMBs).Robert Anderson, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Through eight games, Barkley has run for 925 yards (on a robust 5.9 yards per carry) with six touchdowns.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The Pelicans, who were also playing on the second night of a back-to-back after picking up a home win against the Denver Nuggets on Friday, also had significant injury issues.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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Her kids are also receiving a more significant portion of the estate than was intended.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Potent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potent. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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