as in exerting
to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively
wields considerable influence in the field of women's sports
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Recent Examples of wielding
There are arguments each one in terms of the same themes of power and agency and wielding that.
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Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 30 May 2026
Essentially, staffers are wielding 2025 tools while held to 2015 job structures.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 May 2026
There are arguments each one in terms of the same themes of power and agency and wielding that.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Rendering examines how artificial intelligence is disrupting the entertainment industry, taking you inside key battlegrounds and spotlighting change makers wielding the technology for good and ill.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 May 2026
As the story goes, in the 17th century the dragon nightly terrorized Palma, devouring residents until sword-wielding knight Bartomeu Coch slew it, named it and gifted the dead monster to his fiancée, Na Coca Rossello.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Demonstrators wielding dynamite have blockaded major cities, leading to shortages of food, fuel and medical supplies.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Over the years, Wayne has forged a genuine connection with the Mandalorian's little Force-wielding apprentice (and the puppeteers who operate him), which made telling Grogu to flee the planet without him that much harder.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 May 2026
This enables users to spend more time wielding a stylus without interrupting the creative flow by switching back to a mouse or keyboard to perform tasks.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 30 May 2026
Essentially, staffers are wielding 2025 tools while held to 2015 job structures.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 May 2026
There are arguments each one in terms of the same themes of power and agency and wielding that.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Rendering examines how artificial intelligence is disrupting the entertainment industry, taking you inside key battlegrounds and spotlighting change makers wielding the technology for good and ill.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 May 2026
As the story goes, in the 17th century the dragon nightly terrorized Palma, devouring residents until sword-wielding knight Bartomeu Coch slew it, named it and gifted the dead monster to his fiancée, Na Coca Rossello.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Demonstrators wielding dynamite have blockaded major cities, leading to shortages of food, fuel and medical supplies.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Over the years, Wayne has forged a genuine connection with the Mandalorian's little Force-wielding apprentice (and the puppeteers who operate him), which made telling Grogu to flee the planet without him that much harder.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 May 2026
This enables users to spend more time wielding a stylus without interrupting the creative flow by switching back to a mouse or keyboard to perform tasks.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wielding
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Italy’s national anti-mafia prosecutor, Giovanni Melillo, said the seizures form part of a broader effort to dismantle the Sicilian Mafia’s economic infrastructure and prevent it from rebuilding criminal networks capable of exerting global financial and social influence, including intimidation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Trump has been exerting growing pressure on Mexico, with questions looming over issues including human rights, national sovereignty and regional diplomacy.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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The reforms would also require some facilities to assess the feasibility of using safer technologies or processes in their work, among other changes.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Zeferjahn had struggled earlier in the season, when the Angels were using him for multiple innings.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Ohio’s exemption is fairly broad, applying not only to construction materials, but to the expensive equipment — such as server racks and cooling systems — used in data centers.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Travelers who have spent the past several years scrutinizing where their food, clothing and home goods come from are now applying the same questions to their vacation memorabilia.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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“Wielding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wielding. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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