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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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as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
for a woman of advanced years, she has remarkable energy
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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
This tells your cells to grab up some of that sugar and store it or use it for energy, which in turn balances out your blood sugar levels.
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Rachel Reiff Ellis, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
Because the energy released in Hawking radiation doesn’t favor one type of particle over another, the final burst would include all 17 fundamental particles in the Standard Model, our benchmark model explaining the cosmos.
—Quanta Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
The talks are an outgrowth of recent diplomatic activity, even though Russia has kept up its attacks on Ukraine and its energy infrastructure, leaving parts of the country without power amid a bitterly cold winter.
—Katie Marie Davies, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
This step to save money and energy is recommended when the forecast is moderate.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 23 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Reiff Ellis, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
Because the energy released in Hawking radiation doesn’t favor one type of particle over another, the final burst would include all 17 fundamental particles in the Standard Model, our benchmark model explaining the cosmos.
—Quanta Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
The talks are an outgrowth of recent diplomatic activity, even though Russia has kept up its attacks on Ukraine and its energy infrastructure, leaving parts of the country without power amid a bitterly cold winter.
—Katie Marie Davies, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
This step to save money and energy is recommended when the forecast is moderate.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for energy
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Unlike Joe Philbin, Adam Gase, Brian Flores and Mike McDaniel, Hafley had an aura to him, a confident vibe.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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Of greater concern is how the ugliness at the story’s center seeps into the series’ overall execution and aura.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
21 Jan. 2026
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Flowers that are well-suited to your garden’s growing conditions and that have a tendency to spread aggressively will do so with vigor.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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Fertilizer is a great way to improve the vigor of pothos, but too much can do more harm than good.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Jan. 2026
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Affluence fuels demand A key driver of the surge in live events is the growing number of affluent households, which are giving consumers more disposable income to spend on experiences, industry experts said.—
Shreya Ghosal,Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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Learning about millions of people in the West rooting for their success may be part of the spiritual fuel protesters need to keep going.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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The experience also reinforced Madsen’s belief in the power of social media.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Mophie's power bank has the functionality of a wireless MagSafe connection, with the convenience of a stand.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Despite its name, the bar operates as a globally minded cocktail destination with equal attention paid to other spirits, along with small bites and an impressive cigar selection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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What’s unique about Tasovská’s approach is that the entire film is composed of Jarcovjáková’s photographs, infusing her artistic spirit into every frame.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper’s office says utility companies will defer roughly 10% of gas bill payments through February and March with plans to recover those payments from ratepayers between May and October.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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This sets a self-regulating Eddington limit, which is, in essence, a speed limit on how fast gas can flow in.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Jan. 2026
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The strength of the Four Seasons brand provides immediate market confidence and often serves as a buyer’s first introduction to Telluride.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The team’s went back to even strength, but the B’s were not done.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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However, the school's ticket exchange and some philanthropy helped add juice to the crowd at Walton Arena.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
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Some use a full ounce of lime juice, others use just a squeeze, while a few eschew it altogether.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energy. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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