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Recent Examples of wields
Cabello, who wields influence over the ruling party and interior security, has been rallying armed colectivos and loyalist groups.
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
For example, Goldman Sachs, with a recent share price of $911 and market value of $276 billion, wields more than 10 times the influence of Cisco Systems, with its recent share price of $78 and market value of $308 billion.
—The Motley Fool, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, British actor Nicholas Galitzine wields the Sword of Power as He-Man.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Love then joins Thor on his ensuing adventures and wields his Stormbreaker hammer.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 30 Dec. 2025
Trump wields this technology as a geopolitical tool.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
Zel wields free car music like the prodigal son who was once raised a purist—the punch-ins are beyond sharp.
—Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2025
Where Reagan sought leverage to pry open markets, Trump wields tariffs like blunt instruments to close them.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Nigeria, the most populous country with over 230 million people, wields significant cultural influence across the region and internationally.
—Amaka Anku, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wields
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My agonizing over a coin toss illustrates the basic distortion that gambling exerts on spectating.—
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The team also uncovered how CISTR-ACT exerts its influence.—
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Unlike bipedal humanoids, the Onero H1 uses a wheeled base paired with articulated arms, prioritizing stability and dexterity over walking.—
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Utah is the first state to more formally test how well AI can assess medical situations through a partnership with health-tech startup Doctronic that uses AI to prescribe refills for patients with chronic conditions, Politico reported.—
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This impressive deal only applies to the six-piece set, which includes five compression packing cubes and one drawstring bag in select colors.—
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The mandate also applies to Banner Health’s facilities in California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, and Wyoming.—
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“Wields.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wields. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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