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hold power

VERB
reign
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dominate govern hold sway occupy predominate
STRONG
administer boss command domineer helm influence manage obtain overrule preponderate rule sit
WEAK
be in power be in the driver's seat be supreme head up rule the roost run the show run things superabound wear the crown
Antonyms
STRONGEST
surrender yield
STRONG
follow mismanage submit
WEAK
serve

Example Sentences

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A family member or attorney may also wish to hold power of attorney for him — both medical and financial.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

Iranian intelligence has drawn up plans for a military commander to hold power, said Iranian officials and other regime loyalists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Coverage of this war matters because voters need reliable reporting to hold power to account.

From Slate • Aug. 18, 2025

I have always believed it's the job of the press to hold power to account.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2025

During those six months, a loyajirga would be held, a grand council of leaders and elders, who would form an interim government to hold power for two years, leading up to democratic elections.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini