recharge
verb
re·charge
(ˌ)rē-ˈchärj 
recharged; recharging; recharges
1
: to make a new attack
2
: to regain energy or spirit
3
: to become charged again : to refill with electric charge
Batteries keep our devices working throughout the day—that is, they have a high energy density—but they can take hours to recharge when they run down.—
Patrice Simon et al.
Patrice Simon et al.1
: to charge again
especially
: to restore anew the active materials in (a storage battery)
2
: to inspire or invigorate afresh : renew
Examples of recharge in a Sentence
When the computer beeps, you need to recharge the battery.
It takes about an hour for the battery to recharge.
Take a break to give yourself time to recharge.
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The hybrid system kicks in an additional 345 miles of range, meaning the vehicle can travel 450 miles before its battery needs to be recharged and its gas tank refilled.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
The battery life gives up to five hours of listening time on a single charge, and up to 30 hours on-the go by recharging them in the case, which was redesigned to be 10% smaller with USB-C charging capabilities.
—Christopher Murray
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Its award-winning SUV, the Elroq, features fast-charging technology, enabling drivers to recharge from 10% to 80% of its battery in 28 minutes.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Sep. 2025
This is a time to practice mindfulness, rest and recharge.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
The battery life gives up to five hours of listening time on a single charge, and up to 30 hours on-the go by recharging them in the case, which was redesigned to be 10% smaller with USB-C charging capabilities.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Its award-winning SUV, the Elroq, features fast-charging technology, enabling drivers to recharge from 10% to 80% of its battery in 28 minutes.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Sep. 2025
This is a time to practice mindfulness, rest and recharge.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for recharge
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“Recharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recharge. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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