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wields

verb

present tense third-person singular of wield

as in exerts

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 wields In Georgia, the lieutenant governor wields immense power in the state Senate by presiding over floor debates and making committee assignments that give them control over what bills reach the floor for a vote. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026 But the reality of who wields influence in the waterway is more nuanced than either side is willing to admit. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 With heavy machinery in short supply, a volunteer worker wields a sledgehammer in the search of bodies at the complex. — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Craig, who wields a fundraising advantage, is endorsed by the state's first lady, Gwen Walz, and wife of former Kamala Harris running mate Tim Walz. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 Here is a man who believes fervently in his own flattery but also wields it like a weapon. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026 Here, a source of primordial terror—the gaze that petrifies—is deflected by way of the highly polished shield that Perseus wields against the creature. — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026 Russell, a fictional counterpart to Alva Vanderbilt, wields her husband’s new railroad fortune to gain acceptance into an old-money society. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026 Jordan made a career critiquing her parents’ politics on social media and wields powerful influence in online liberal circles. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

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Hydrostatic pressure – the force water naturally exerts against the body – may also help reduce mild swelling in the legs and support healthy circulation during exercise.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Simply put, when one object exerts a force on another, the second one exerts an equal and opposite force in return.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

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Pieces must be shaped, dried, fired, glazed, fired again and tested; Przenioslo uses a community kiln and gives herself at least two months to prepare a collection.

— Pat Mueller, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Vita uses textiles, performance and video to speak about internet culture, along with stunning visuals that incorporate their family’s Middle Eastern diaspora and history.

— Shelley Holcomb, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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