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be in power

VERB
govern
Synonyms
STRONGEST
administer carry out conduct control dictate guide manage oversee regulate supervise
STRONG
captain command direct execute head lead order overrule pilot reign render run steer superintend sway tyrannize
WEAK
assume command be in the driver's seat call the shots call the signals exercise authority head up hold dominion hold office hold sway lay down the law occupy throne pull the strings serve the people wear the crown
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon leave mismanage neglect
STRONG
fail follow obey serve
WEAK
acquiesce agree allow comply consent give way permit surrender yield
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 the driver's seat be supreme head up hold power rule the roost run the show run things superabound wear the crown
Antonyms
STRONGEST
surrender yield
STRONG
follow mismanage submit
WEAK
serve
VERB
rule
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conduct control dominate lead order overrule prevail run take over
STRONG
administer bridle command curb decree dictate direct domineer guide predominate preponderate preside regulate reign restrain sway
WEAK
be in authority be in driver's seat crack the whip hold sway hold the reins keep under one's thumb lay down the law rule the roost run the show sit on top of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
follow lose obey surrender
STRONG
misguide mislead mismanage neglect release serve submit
WEAK
plead

Example Sentences

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Columbia Threadneedle doesn’t expect Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu will still be in power at the end of the year, but hopefully his reappointment brings a little more stability in the short term, the economist says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

"I don’t plan to be in power for decades," he said.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2025

At this point, I have to point out that effective action means collaboration between those currently in charge and those who will be in power in the years to come — that is, my generation.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2024

"Otherwise ... the companies that hold 85% to 90% of the market will continue to be in power."

From Reuters • Mar. 31, 2023

True, and many enemies; and it is the enemies who happen to be in power.

From Princess Maritza by Brebner, Percy James