as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
currently the President lacks the political might to push the programs through the Congress
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Recent Examples of might
But the erratic and arbitrary nature of the policies, and the willingness to exploit U.S. economic might to extort concessions, will undermine American standing nearly everywhere.
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Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
Yet both depend on mutually exclusive theories of how to win public support — one hiding authoritarianism beneath a democratic veneer, the other requiring showy demonstrations of strongman might.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 15 Apr. 2025
Moscow has had to seek external support for its war and ailing economy as a resilient Ukraine backed by the military might of the U.S. has been putting up a strong defense.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
An even more pertinent example might be Britain at the turn of the 19th century when there was a palpable sense that the might of its empire was peaking.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
Yet both depend on mutually exclusive theories of how to win public support — one hiding authoritarianism beneath a democratic veneer, the other requiring showy demonstrations of strongman might.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 15 Apr. 2025
Moscow has had to seek external support for its war and ailing economy as a resilient Ukraine backed by the military might of the U.S. has been putting up a strong defense.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
An even more pertinent example might be Britain at the turn of the 19th century when there was a palpable sense that the might of its empire was peaking.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for might
Noun
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The show explores themes of power, identity and culture in Harlem.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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Bucharest Reuters — Romanians voted on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election that could propel hard-right eurosceptic George Simion to power in a ballot that will test the rise of Donald Trump-style nationalism in the European Union.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Fabien Westerhoff will take on the executive role of Managing Director of the theatrical film division bringing together the complementary strengths of both companies, with a strategic market focus on animation, family entertainment, and genre cinema.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
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The future of education lies in combining the strengths of traditional academic practices with innovative technological solutions.—
Bruce Dahlgren,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Combs’s full-bodied vocal is a natural for this type of commanding track, while Zimmerman cranks up the vocal energy to another level.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Alo Moves, Alo Yoga’s holistic wellness platform, has announced the launch of a new series designed to support the gut-brain connection aiming to help users reset for better digestion, energy and mood.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
Noun
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These robots, equipped with touchscreens and open-source software, allow global developers to expand their capabilities.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Most tellingly, despite their intense work ethic, their team shows limited growth in capabilities over time.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The Pattersons called an ambulance to take them to a hospital, while Simon Patterson took the Wilkinsons to another hospital, because of capacity issues.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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The warmer has a 20-liter tub capacity and accommodates up to two oversized bath towels, robes, a throw blanket, PJs and more.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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As an essential nutrient, vitamin D supports muscle and bone health, cognition, and immunity.21 A growing body of research links vitamin D to brain health.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
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Young stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner tore oblique muscles, forcing each of them to miss an extended stretch.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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“Might.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/might. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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