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as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
an abstract expressionist who uses a palette of charged colors to great effect
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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a very charged speech that got everyone worked up
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as in provocative
serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction
a muralist who creates politically charged and often controversial works
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as in asked
to set or receive as a price
any shop would charge $100 to repair that thing
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as in imposed
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
charges a restocking fee for returned merchandise
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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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as in ordered
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
charged the soldier to keep watch over the prisoner
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as in accused
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
he has not yet been charged with any crime
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as in filled
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
charge a blast furnace with iron ore
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as in attacked
to take sudden, violent action against
plans to charge the enemy's fortification at daybreak
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as in thrilled
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings of
the players are going into this game still charged from their upset victory the week before
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Recent Examples of charged
Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2023
The audience progresses, in reverse chronology, through a series of elaborate sets that re-create and destabilize some of David’s most charged memories—a lost love, a soul-crushing job, a father fading into dementia.
—Megan O’Grady, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2023
Jessie Dimartino, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
LaDamian Keith Hill, 43, of Pontiac, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in their deaths.
—Andrea May Sahouri, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Granted, this is a charged and awkward situation even for an adult to manage.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2023
The audience progresses, in reverse chronology, through a series of elaborate sets that re-create and destabilize some of David’s most charged memories—a lost love, a soul-crushing job, a father fading into dementia.
—Megan O’Grady, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2023
Verb
Packer was charged with one count of animal attack resulting from owner's disregard for human life, a felony, the spokesperson said.
—Jessie Dimartino, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
LaDamian Keith Hill, 43, of Pontiac, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in their deaths.
—Andrea May Sahouri, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charged
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Imagine pumpkin spice, crisp fresh air, fresh applies and breathtaking fall colors.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some exchanges were breathtaking — to them, certainly, and to those in the stands who gasped at the power during longer points.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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While traditional agencies mainly focus on commission structures, Iftiu built his organization around leadership development and recruiting salespeople who are passionate about putting clients first.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh Kaif Shaikh is a journalist and writer passionate about turning complex information into clear, impactful stories.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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And the goal is to be provocative and push boundaries.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Fun, provocative and sometimes controversial, the MTV Video Music Awards stand out among other award shows.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Jones had no comment when asked about his exchange with Tranquill, instead focusing on the bigger picture.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Before receiving his sentence, Johnson asked the judge to view his actions from the perspective of a father.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The court imposed a 31-month prison sentence on Connolly.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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To see armed soldiers patrolling there is to see force imposed on a place built for conversation, exchange and civic trust.—
Eric Chastain,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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The store was owned by Bonnie Henley until 2022, when it was entrusted to Stephen and Katie Hardister.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
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Porro has been entrusted with propelling the world’s biggest high-end design trade show into the modern age during a challenging period, and exporting the fair to new global markets like Saudi Arabia.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The president has ordered flags lowered to half-staff until Sunday night to honor Kirk.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The flag has been ordered to half-staff following major tragedies, such as the September 11 Attacks and the 2012 Newtown school shooting.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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After his asylum was revoked in June, the federal government accused Soliman of having ties to terrorist groups.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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He was accused of operating an unlicensed hog farm on his property and disposing hog manure in nearby lagoons.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Charged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charged. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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