wielding

[weel-ding] / ˈwil dɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

operating

Synonyms

STRONGEST

performing running

STRONG

accomplishing administering conducting contriving determining directing driving executing finishing fulfilling guiding maintaining managing manipulating moving ordering practicing regulating revolving serving spinning supervising sustaining transacting turning using

WEAK

at work

NOUN

conduct

Synonyms

STRONGEST

charge handling management manipulation oversight plan policy strategy transaction treatment

STRONG

care channels control direction execution guidance leadership organization posture regimen regulation rule running superintendence supervision tactics

WEAK

carrying-on intendance red tape

Antonyms

STRONGEST

mismanagement

STRONG

disorganization disregard ignorance neglect

Example Sentences

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In Seattle's Ballard district, a drag queen was wielding a microphone and putting on a show ahead of the World Cup meeting of Iran and Egypt.

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

A video widely circulated online showed a number of people, including one wielding a hurling stick, confronting the apparent attacker until the police arrived.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

A century ago, Rockefeller rode the wave of industrialization by building Standard Oil into a behemoth, wielding influence over railroads and pipelines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

In the comics, Green Lanterns are known for wielding power rings, which allow their wearers to create anything they can imagine out of their energy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Roger advanced upon them as one wielding a nameless authority.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

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