1
as in aura
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings
many Eastern cultures believe in the significance of life energy in the healing process
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2
as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
for a woman of advanced years, she has remarkable energy
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3
as in fuel
something with a usable capacity for doing work
some of the power needs of the house are provided by solar energy
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as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
I'm so tired that I don't think I have the energy to take another step
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Recent Examples of energy
Almost 300,000 New Yorkers have already voted as the fourth day of early voting comes to a close -- as opposed to the 55,000 New Yorkers who had voted this same time in 2021 -- pointing to an exceptional level of energy this election has generated.
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Halle Troadec, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2025
That slower growth means that targets to triple global solar capacity by 2030 will probably be missed, and growing demand for energy means emissions are still rising.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The long rehab process, however, didn’t dull his explosiveness or energy.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
These smart tips from other families can save you time, money, and energy.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 31 Oct. 2025
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Halle Troadec, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2025
That slower growth means that targets to triple global solar capacity by 2030 will probably be missed, and growing demand for energy means emissions are still rising.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The long rehab process, however, didn’t dull his explosiveness or energy.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
These smart tips from other families can save you time, money, and energy.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for energy
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Despite Olsen’s custom Miu Miu look evoking a red-carpet-ready aura, the ruffled motif of the sleeves harkened back to the Italian brand’s most recent collection.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Per AccuWeather, experts also recommend that aura-watchers allow their eyes at least 15 minutes to adjust to the darkness and avoid looking at bright light sources, such as the moon or phone screens.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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Paul’s youth and vigor comes with lots of risk, the work of prior revolutionaries threatened to be set back many years.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Grass seedlings are tender and need several weeks to gain vigor before frost and freezing temperatures blanket the lawn.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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Goddard's health services are in place to address injuries specific to the types of hazards NASA scientists and engineers may face, like exposure to radiation or hypergolic fuels.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Certainly, the cynical have questioned if one organization is cleaning up a mess beget by another in the name of democratizing fashion, including through the proliferation of fossil-fuel materials.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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Satire is brilliant for exposing the folly of humans, especially those in power and those working in bad faith—the hypocrites and the frauds—and can be particularly potent when set in irrational or dystopic times.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The software, called VenApp, was originally launched by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in 2022 as a hybrid application, integrating a messaging service with a helpline for people to report issues with utility services, such as power outages and water disruptions.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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In this spirit, as with Bloomsday, there are Midwinter Day marathon readings!—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The 40th release, however, marks the first time the brand has ever released a tequila—an extra añejo blend put together by a leading name in the agave spirits industry.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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The color of the light depends on the type of gas and the amount of energy released.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Similarly, clean firm power sources such as nuclear, geothermal, and gas power with carbon capture, are experiencing tailwinds both from policy and from rising demand from data centers.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Weekly physiotherapy sessions became part of their routine, and to their relief, Manolo began to regain a bit of strength.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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All that motion benefits bone strength, too.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Swap apple cider vinegar for red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, or lemon juice for a different acidic punch.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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Sunday’s result required Jones’ juice behind a sturdier offensive line.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energy. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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