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
Shakira had the crowd’s hips shaking for her electrifying headlining set at Global Citizen Festival in Central Park on Saturday.
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Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2025
In the book, readers hear from many of golf’s biggest names — Tiger’s caddie, his coach, his opponents, his idols, and others, all offering fresh insight into the electrifying highs of his victories and the obstacles on and off the course that threatened his relentless pursuit of perfection.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
The technologies to electrify process heat that rarely exceeds 250 degrees Celsius, or 482 degrees Fahrenheit, such as heat pumps and electrical boilers, already exist.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Lynch pointed out that the verified near-zero emissions steel supports the two firms’ mission to electrify and decarbonize the world.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
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Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2025
In the book, readers hear from many of golf’s biggest names — Tiger’s caddie, his coach, his opponents, his idols, and others, all offering fresh insight into the electrifying highs of his victories and the obstacles on and off the course that threatened his relentless pursuit of perfection.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
The technologies to electrify process heat that rarely exceeds 250 degrees Celsius, or 482 degrees Fahrenheit, such as heat pumps and electrical boilers, already exist.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Lynch pointed out that the verified near-zero emissions steel supports the two firms’ mission to electrify and decarbonize the world.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electrify
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We at Queer Filmworkers United — the former and current staff union of Outfest — are excited by the fresh approach taken by Christopher and the new board of directors in bringing our beloved organization back to life.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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While these developments may excite Apple users, there's a big catch.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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Winchester coach Wally Dembowski was thrilled with his team’s victory.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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In a thrilling finish, Christian Academy remained perfect after rallying for a victory against Bowling Green.—
Rich Barak,
Louisville Courier Journal,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Electrify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electrify. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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