wield
verb (used with object)
to exercise (power, authority, influence, etc.), as in ruling or dominating.
wields
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present tense formof wield (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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In the popular imagination, a Viking is tall, broad-shouldered man who wields a sword, and might have a modern haircut like a skin fade or lots of tattoos.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026
The YouTube channels of United influencer Mark Goldbridge's were recently acquired, a further sign of the influence Neville now wields in football's media industry.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
University of Michigan graduate Jolin Ellison wields a deep pocket and a powerful voice directed at winning football and basketball games.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
“Frozen III,” meanwhile, will see Anna and Kristoff finally get married before the sisters meet a mysterious stranger who also wields ice magic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Information is a beacon, a cudgel, an olive branch, a deterrent— all depending on who wields it and how.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
