Definition of chargednext
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charged

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verb

past tense of charge
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as in entrusted
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to we're charging you with the care of your little sister while we're gone for the evening

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of charged
Adjective
It is made all the more charged, though, because of what this team means in a cultural one. Rory Smith, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2023 What Happens Next Greene is likely to continue stoking controversy by breaking with her party, as conversations around immigration remain charged and divisive. Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
Here, the material can be charged earlier by light or another energy source, stored in the dark, and then used later to power a chemical reaction after the original energy input has been expended. New Atlas, 3 July 2026 Another child was rescued from the rubble in Venezuela’s La Guaira region, marking a poignant moment at the close of a long and emotionally charged day of crisis response on Saturday. Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for charged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charged
Adjective
  • Set high above the town with breathtaking sea views from all 27 suites and 13 private villas (which are individually staffed), La Réserve offers serenity and discretion—all while being just a few minutes' drive from Pampelonne Beach.
    Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • As Americans reflect on our 250-year history as a sovereign nation, there's no better time to appreciate the breathtaking natural beauty the country offers.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Adjective
  • Despite the full lineup and passionate patriotic crowd in Seattle, Team USA looked uncomfortable from the start, fell behind early, made sloppy mistakes and could not keep up with the Belgians, who move on to face Spain in the quarterfinals.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
  • Mexico’s passionate fans blasted horns outside the England hotel to disrupt players’ sleep, and the start of the match was delayed an hour because of a thunderstorm.
    Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2026
Adjective
  • Elon Musk’s commemoration was characteristically digital and provocative.
    Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • In Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda cast people of color as Founders as a provocative gesture toward inclusion.
    Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
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  • The University of California Board of Regents is being asked to consider whether to bring back the SAT and ACT for admissions, a debate so hot even New York is weighing in on this Golden State dilemma.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • The man, who asked to remain anonymous, recounted details to Politico that matched Racicot’s story.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • In response, Britain imposed the punitive Coercive Acts (1774), closing Boston Harbour and stripping Massachusetts of self-governance.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 4 July 2026
  • Writing for the conservative majority, Justice Brett Kavanaugh said the restrictions imposed a significant burden on political expression and argued that lifting them could strengthen the role of political parties in elections.
    David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026
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  • This rare, Fancy Deep Blue gem is the largest ever discovered in Botswana, a national treasure entrusted by the government to the French jewelry house.
    Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • What made Tuchel into this dominant figure — one ultimately entrusted by the FA to help it to add that second world champions’ star to England players’ shirts — was his record in cups.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Workers were ordered to evacuate, along with occupants in nine surrounding buildings, including a private school, a Westin hotel, and the Israeli consulate.
    Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 July 2026
  • And Alibaba has ordered its employees to stop using Anthropic tools for work starting July 10, CNBC confirmed on Monday.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Caning is also used for individuals accused of gambling, drinking, adultery and premarital intimacy.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • All three have been previously accused of using tow trucks to commit further crimes.
    Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 2 July 2026

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“Charged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charged. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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