POTENCIES Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

potency

noun

ˈpō-tᵊn(t)-sē

Definition of potency

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 In July, the Drug Enforcement Agency proposed temporarily designating 7-OH above a certain threshold of potency as Schedule I, the category for drugs that carry the most risk without any medical benefit. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026 Nearly two years since the 2024 presidential election, those claims appear to be losing some potency, with recent polls showing voters increasingly disapprove of Trump on the economy and in general. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026 Because high-potency vapes drive up physical tolerance, standard quitting aids — like over-the-counter patches or nicotine gum — can sometimes feel inadequate to a user seeking immediate relief. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 The findings may reflect kratom’s increasing availability and potency, the authors of the study said. — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for potency

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Noun

Its boosted flat-six engine receives a power bump, and rear-axle steering is now standard, as are larger brakes with six-piston calipers up front.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Europe is now home to some of the most promising companies building clean power, while remaining an expensive place to buy it.

— Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of power

Noun

Battle-tested Like their patron Iran, the Houthis have deployed asymmetric warfare for the 21st century by capitalizing on their strengths — primarily drones and missiles.

— NBC news, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026
Treatments for acne range from over-the-counter creams and lotions to prescription-strength medications.

— Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of strength

Noun

But fear not, Lisa will be channeling that energy into her art.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
It was deemed Biden’s signature climate law, providing hundreds of billions of dollars for tax credits and programs to bolster the clean energy sector (much of that funding was repealed by the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act).

— Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of energy

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Federal physical activity guidelines recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity each week, along with muscle-strengthening exercise on at least two days.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Legacy Effects made full-size physical references, while ILM developed a digital muscle system and explored movements inspired by elephant seals and sumo wrestlers.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of muscle

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But can a single supplier, no matter how competent and experienced, possibly be relied upon to deliver such a critical part of both forces’ future warfighting capacity?

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Oct. 2026
High-ambition leaders building a new model of development deserve a high-ambition international financial system with the capacity to enable them to get there.

— Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

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