as in energy
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings martial artists learn to use ki to fend off would-be attackers

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Noun
  • Deandre Ayton contributed 15 points and eight rebounds, and while those three provided the offensive spark, the defensive energy from Marcus Smart off the bench and Jarred Vanderbilt proved to be a game-changer, as both players recorded two steals apiece.
    Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • According to the Department of Transportation, daylight saving time saves energy, prevents traffic injuries and reduces crime.
    Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Try Tai Chi Tai chi is an exercise routine that originated in China and is based on martial arts.
    Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Featuring simple Tai Chi forms and qi gong (energy work).
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Jordan Brand introduced the Air Jordan 1 High ’85 build in 2020, aiming to improve upon the sneaker’s modern reissues, which had lost some of their original aura over the decades.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
  • An eerie aura settles over Denton, Texas, in October, turning its town square into a destination that attracts Halloween lovers from around the world.
    Kristen Tribe, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Ki.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ki. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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