as in to excite
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
Marian Anderson electrified audiences with her soaring operatic voice
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Recent Examples of electrify
Rail companies are looking for new ways to electrify trains, plans that could see the locomotive completely abandoned.
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Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Seeing others, of all ages, who look like them at NYCC, takes an already electrifying experience to new heights.
—Nikki Birch, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Though conventional in its concept (family moves into house, spirits possess family, paranormal investigators exorcize spirits), the movie's significance comes from its execution, which electrified audiences with ominous clapping hands and expert control of tension.
—Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Vehicles were becoming electrified and software-defined.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
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Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Seeing others, of all ages, who look like them at NYCC, takes an already electrifying experience to new heights.
—Nikki Birch, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Though conventional in its concept (family moves into house, spirits possess family, paranormal investigators exorcize spirits), the movie's significance comes from its execution, which electrified audiences with ominous clapping hands and expert control of tension.
—Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Vehicles were becoming electrified and software-defined.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electrify
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The color of the aurora depends on which gas is being excited by the electrons and on how much energy is being exchanged, NASA said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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There are, of course, a lot of folks excited about the prospect of the ChatGPT maker (newly freed from its complicated nonprofit shackles) listing its shares on public markets to raise billions upon billions – and potentially make oodles of money for everyone who gets on board.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Dana Hills overcame a 20-point deficit to beat Aquinas of San Bernardino in a thrilling 27-26 win in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 3 playoffs Friday at Dana Hills High.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The explosive trailer showcases the series’ signature elements including witty dialogues, high-octane action, thrilling chases and the blurred lines between Srikant’s personal and professional life.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Electrify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electrify. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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