as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
after a refreshing lunch, we felt energized and ready to hit the bike trail once again
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as in stimulated
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
a teacher who knows how to energize history lessons with little-known but interesting facts about long-ago people
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Recent Examples of energized
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Oatmeal is a hearty breakfast that keeps you full and energized, but loading it with sugar can do more harm than good.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025
This energy creates an energized and active vibe.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
The industry that got away Modern-day Americans know coffee as a morning pick-me-up, but historical accounts place the beverage in the hands of Sufi monks in Yemen, who sipped on coffee to remain energized through late-night prayer rituals.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Eddie Vedder and Earthlings delivered an energized 21-song set to close Day 1.
—George A. Paul, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
And for the first time, the exclamation mark people are influential, energized and presenting a broad front.
—Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The fall equinox marks the sun’s ingress (your celestial ruler) into Libra, which means, on top of feeling energized, opportunities for charming and harmonious exchanges are more likely at this time.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Run clubs achieve the same goal by encouraging a sense of social cohesion and harmony, while also helping runners feel more energized and motivated to finish the run.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Both of their respective performances have energized a struggling offense that sits at 2-5 entering their Week 8 rematch against the Eagles.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Redman, 55, is feeling creatively energized after the 2024 release of Muddy Waters Too, a sequel to his classic 1996 album, Muddy Waters, and Black Thought, 52, shares that the Roots are almost done with their first album since 2014.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Gucci has Demna as a new designer, which energized buyers with his debut display there at the recent Milan Fashion Week in September.
—Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
By the end, participants were energized, open, and connected — not just to the task, but to each other.
—Cas Holman, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Protesters in Little Rock showed up energized with signs, megaphones, American flags and costumes.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2025
Mamdani faces his biggest test yet Leading in the polls by a double-digit margin, Mamdani has energized New York City voters by centering his campaign on city affordability, touting ambitious initiatives including free city buses, rental freezes, and city-run grocery stores.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Many women have shared the shame associated with the sudden onset of symptoms that simultaneously seem to undermine their ability to be present and energized on tasks, whether at work or at home.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Favorability Ratings Reveal Polarized Electorate All three candidates face underwater favorability ratings, though Mamdani’s supporters remain the most energized.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Oatmeal is a hearty breakfast that keeps you full and energized, but loading it with sugar can do more harm than good.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025
This energy creates an energized and active vibe.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
The industry that got away Modern-day Americans know coffee as a morning pick-me-up, but historical accounts place the beverage in the hands of Sufi monks in Yemen, who sipped on coffee to remain energized through late-night prayer rituals.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Eddie Vedder and Earthlings delivered an energized 21-song set to close Day 1.
—George A. Paul, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
And for the first time, the exclamation mark people are influential, energized and presenting a broad front.
—Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The fall equinox marks the sun’s ingress (your celestial ruler) into Libra, which means, on top of feeling energized, opportunities for charming and harmonious exchanges are more likely at this time.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Run clubs achieve the same goal by encouraging a sense of social cohesion and harmony, while also helping runners feel more energized and motivated to finish the run.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
His death energized efforts to expand Turning Point's reach, which already had a considerable presence on college and high school campuses.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Both of their respective performances have energized a struggling offense that sits at 2-5 entering their Week 8 rematch against the Eagles.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Redman, 55, is feeling creatively energized after the 2024 release of Muddy Waters Too, a sequel to his classic 1996 album, Muddy Waters, and Black Thought, 52, shares that the Roots are almost done with their first album since 2014.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Gucci has Demna as a new designer, which energized buyers with his debut display there at the recent Milan Fashion Week in September.
—Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
By the end, participants were energized, open, and connected — not just to the task, but to each other.
—Cas Holman, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Protesters in Little Rock showed up energized with signs, megaphones, American flags and costumes.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2025
Mamdani faces his biggest test yet Leading in the polls by a double-digit margin, Mamdani has energized New York City voters by centering his campaign on city affordability, touting ambitious initiatives including free city buses, rental freezes, and city-run grocery stores.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Many women have shared the shame associated with the sudden onset of symptoms that simultaneously seem to undermine their ability to be present and energized on tasks, whether at work or at home.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energized
Adjective
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Fans are also anticipating getting their first looks inside the refreshed stadium.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
22 Aug. 2025
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Each year, Indiana Landmarks releases the list to advocate for the sites in hope of educating people and attracting developers, individuals and organizations to contribute financially and help these buildings find a refreshed purpose.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Puzzle and activity feeders mimic natural hunting behavior and keep cats mentally stimulated.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The team also hopes to explore whether microscopic scaffolds can guide human cell growth and if the body can be stimulated to complete tissue regeneration once printing begins.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Along with new and revived looks, the new 25th Anniversary Emblem threads through the collection.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The editor at one revived paper said his new owner saw ongoing profitability, while other outlets will be grabbed by publishers motivated by a sense of civic duty.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This year’s edition gathers global heavyweights — Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne, Lav Díaz, Kelly Reichardt, Pietro Marcello, Ildikó Enyedi, Christian Petzold, László Nemes and Gianfranco Rosi — alongside an invigorated generation of Spanish filmmakers.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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Nowhere was this more evident than in the accessories categories, which felt invigorated and ready to capture the imagination of clients globally.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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