vis
noun
strength; force; power.
vis
1 American
[wees, vis]
/ wis, vɪs /
noun
Latin.
plural
vires
vis.
2
American
abbreviation
-
visibility.
-
visual.
Vis.
3
American
abbreviation
-
Viscount.
-
Viscountess.
Vis.
1
British
abbreviation
vis
2
British
/ vɪs /
noun
Example Sentences
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This eventually went somewhere—a discussion of the threat war presents to Europe, which was probably the opening topic because it underlines his gravitas vis a vis his predecessor.
From Slate • Mar. 8, 2024
A trio of cross-party lawmakers last month called for rules regulating such rentals to be tightened and for an end to the more favourable tax treatment such rentals receive vis a vis normal long-term rentals.
From Reuters • Jun. 9, 2023
Praising Beijing for easing tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran, she said that “its influence vis à vis Russia will have consequences for the whole of Europe and for our relationship with China.”
From Washington Times • Apr. 16, 2023
His opening monologue took sharp aim at the race issue vis a vis the Globes and the HFPA.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2023
“And may the Force also be with you, Kwame. Where was I? Ah yes. ‘Quo quid vis fieri?’
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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