as in bidding
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as in asking
to set or receive as a price
any shop would charge $100 to repair that thing
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2
as in imposing
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
charges a restocking fee for returned merchandise
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3
as in entrusting
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 instructing
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
charged the soldier to keep watch over the prisoner
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as in accusing
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
he has not yet been charged with any crime
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as in filling
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 attacking
to take sudden, violent action against
plans to charge the enemy's fortification at daybreak
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as in thrilling
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 charging
Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 19 June 2026
Later this year, Skyports will enable electric charging at three parking stations to create the city’s first vertiport — a landing pad for flying taxis.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 19 June 2026
While orbital deployment remains the long-term goal, nearer-term applications include wireless charging of satellites in orbit or powering lunar bases from orbit or the Moon’s surface.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
But for drivers who do most of their charging overnight at home, which covers the vast majority of EV owners, the potential benefit could be significant.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 June 2026
The 30-hour battery life means less charging and more listening.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026
Other upgrades include Starlink high-speed broadband, NACS fast charging, joystick control, and software that allows an owner to manage features from a smartphone.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
The ports are the same as the last-gen models, including the Surface Connect magnetic charging port that’s being left off the upcoming Surface Laptop Ultra.
—Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 16 June 2026
The ultra-fast charging will be the immediate appeal to EV buyers but the battery’s higher efficiency is the real long-term bonus.
—New Atlas, 15 June 2026
Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
That’ll be the same on AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe charging case (USB-C) and AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe charging case (Lightning).
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Built for demanding use, these pack a wind-resistant six-microphone AI call system, a 10-minute fast charge for 5 hours of playback, and up to 48 total hours of battery using the compact wireless charging case.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
Petitpas was wanted on a warrant charging him with murder, first-degree assault, risk of injury to a minor, criminal possession of a firearm, criminal use of a firearm and first-degree reckless endangerment, Boisvert said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
Once in position, a smartphone app commands a robotic arm to open the charging port and automatically connect the charging cable.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Riders always have access to the entire phone screen and the charging port or audio jack.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Which California county has most EV charging ports?
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2025
In fact one of the officials of the radical John Birch Society made the exact same claim charging Social Security was a Ponzi scheme in the 1950s.
—Stanley S. Litow, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
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The company has even designed little charging stations shaped like phone beds, complete with a blanket, to make the habit stick.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 19 June 2026
Later this year, Skyports will enable electric charging at three parking stations to create the city’s first vertiport — a landing pad for flying taxis.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 19 June 2026
While orbital deployment remains the long-term goal, nearer-term applications include wireless charging of satellites in orbit or powering lunar bases from orbit or the Moon’s surface.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
But for drivers who do most of their charging overnight at home, which covers the vast majority of EV owners, the potential benefit could be significant.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 June 2026
The 30-hour battery life means less charging and more listening.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026
Other upgrades include Starlink high-speed broadband, NACS fast charging, joystick control, and software that allows an owner to manage features from a smartphone.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
The ports are the same as the last-gen models, including the Surface Connect magnetic charging port that’s being left off the upcoming Surface Laptop Ultra.
—Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 16 June 2026
The ultra-fast charging will be the immediate appeal to EV buyers but the battery’s higher efficiency is the real long-term bonus.
—New Atlas, 15 June 2026
Verb
The Sloane Club is trying to ride the tidal wave of money and interest flowing toward members-only clubs — businesses charging hefty annual fees for access to exclusive plush bars, restaurants and other amenities.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
That’ll be the same on AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe charging case (USB-C) and AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe charging case (Lightning).
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Built for demanding use, these pack a wind-resistant six-microphone AI call system, a 10-minute fast charge for 5 hours of playback, and up to 48 total hours of battery using the compact wireless charging case.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
Petitpas was wanted on a warrant charging him with murder, first-degree assault, risk of injury to a minor, criminal possession of a firearm, criminal use of a firearm and first-degree reckless endangerment, Boisvert said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
Once in position, a smartphone app commands a robotic arm to open the charging port and automatically connect the charging cable.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Riders always have access to the entire phone screen and the charging port or audio jack.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Which California county has most EV charging ports?
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2025
In fact one of the officials of the radical John Birch Society made the exact same claim charging Social Security was a Ponzi scheme in the 1950s.
—Stanley S. Litow, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charging
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In addition, the bidding for his Americano mask on Fanatics blew away WWE officials.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Finally, at the 2023 trading deadline, there again was open bidding by the Heat when Brooklyn made Durant available, with the Suns instead winning that derby.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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Birding has gone fully mainstream in 2026, and millions of new converts are asking the same beginner questions.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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County staff, led by planning director Todd Smith, gave an extensive presentation during Tuesday’s meeting with supervisors periodically asking questions.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Verb
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For most of American history, the institutions capable of imposing orthodoxy were governments, churches, political parties, universities, and major media organizations.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Most of the film’s cast is expected to attend the glitzy world premiere at the festival later this evening, taking place at Taormina’s imposing Greek theater.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Finance leaders should carefully assess regulatory compliance, financial stability, cybersecurity protections and business continuity capabilities before entrusting critical financial functions to a new platform.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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McConnell gets solid performances from his actors, none more so than Yurich, who obviously took a leap by entrusting his story to someone else but pours himself into the role to a degree that suggests complete trust.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Ford alleges the firm intentionally slowed down its clients’ cases to drive up their billable hours, instructing drivers not to communicate with Ford and pushing them toward filing a lawsuit.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Japanese antitrust officials periodically make high-profile raids to protect fair competition, such as one on Google, instructing it to fix its advertising search restrictions allegedly affecting Yahoo in the country.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit alleges Williams made defamatory statements falsely accusing her of criminal conduct, including embezzlement, during his time as Opa-locka city manager before he was terminated by the city commission in 2024.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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But the film received criticism in the aftermath of its release, with some naysayers accusing it of being alarmist or exaggerated.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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That edit-first habit is the real core of how to build a capsule wardrobe, since what is left reveals the gaps worth filling.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Trains were slowly filling up with fans, many of whom skipped work, adjusted their schedules or were fortunate to have the day off.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Verb
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After the good Samaritan got him off the woman, witnesses say the man wandered to produce and began attacking a 16-year-old boy, but Garbe had followed him.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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After coming close on numerous attacking opportunities in the first, the Real Madrid star put England ahead for the good in the opening moments of the second.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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“Charging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charging. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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