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verb

present participle of charge
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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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Recent Examples of charging
Noun
Anywho, every not-a-Ranchero will have the hardware necessary for Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free driving aid, while offering bi-directional charging and more passenger volume than a Toyota RAV4 with a bed and a frunk. Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026 Assembled in Louisville, Kentucky, the Fathom will offer five seats, a touchscreen, bidirectional charging, and Ford's Blue Cruise, positioning it as a feature-rich option in the affordable EV truck market. Greg Migliore, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The product information also lists autonomous wireless charging. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The hubs will combine air taxis, autonomous vehicles, ridesharing, charging, servicing, and last-mile connections. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026 Powered by a 10,000mAh battery with 33-watt fast charging and reverse charging for your phone, this 256GB tablet handles heavy academic workloads effortlessly. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 The card's bonus categories range from Amazon purchases to gas and EV charging. Ryley Amond, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
Cruising Speed For cruise travelers and international travelers who need to manage multiple devices in limited spaces, the compact design is an alternative to carrying multiple charging accessories or power bricks. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Nothing most prominently uses the colors in the center of the charging case (which is otherwise clear plastic), the speaker driver housing, and the eartips. Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 According to the charging documents, officers found Anthony Lechner sitting on the stairs covered in blood. Adam Thompson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 One invoice listed a carousel rental at $500, while the company’s actual price was $6,500, charging documents state. Joseph Debell, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026 Maybe all the publishers charging big money yet closing studios could stand to learn a thing or two from them. Adam Ismail, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026 Allen was blanketed in coverage, a linebacker in front of him and a safety charging from behind. Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026 The charging document also cited one of the many messages Dumarce sent to Cole, including some previously cited by Cole that included threats with pictures of her children. Margaret Baker, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 The cheapest stations were charging just under $5 a gallon this week, while the most expensive ones were charging about $7. Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charging
Noun
  • With even the trial date itself in dispute and Gulf sovereign funds backing much of the equity amid regional turmoil, the Ellisons may have won the bidding war only to inherit a much costlier fight.
    Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • According to Romano, however, City are convinced that Barça will end up entering the bidding war for the 30-year-old.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Two physicians, Howard Israel and William Seidelman, wrote to JAMA in 1996 asking a simple question about where the bodies came from.
    Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • OutKick is already basically banned from most WNBA events at this point, so don't depend on us asking them to elaborate.
    Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Guest rooms maintain straight lines, dominated by the imposing headboard and neutral colors.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Administration responded by imposing a 10% temporary import duty under a different legal authority, Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.
    Tiago Ventura, Time, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Of course, entrusting waste management to gangsters and racketeers has repercussions.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 July 2026
  • Vance is still the default nominee, and Trump entrusting him with an Iran deal that could make or break his presidency is a sign of Vance’s clout, the person added.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • The initiative introduces variable speed limits on four miles of the high-crash road, instructing drivers between Franklin Road and Chinden Boulevard to slow to a 45 mph limit during peak congestion.
    Rose Evans August 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Village officials posted to their social media accounts, instructing residents to stay away from the area around La Grange Road and 31st Street because of a transformer fire.
    Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Knight has spent much of his main roster run accusing Reigns and the Bloodline of using strength in numbers without fighting fair fights.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Adri Salido / Getty Images The crisis has fueled anti-immigration rhetoric throughout Europe and sparked diplomatic tensions within the European Union over border policy, with Spain accusing some partners of an unhelpful and polarizing response.
    Reuters, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Stale, incomplete or blocked data leaves AI filling gaps with guesses that still sound certain.
    Vaidotas Juknys, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • While most of the onigiri in Japanese convenience stores and markets is designed for snacking, Choe’s onigiri are hulking, chunky rounded triangles of rice and filling that each weigh at least half a pound.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Iran has bombarded several of its neighbors’ data centers, and the United States responded by attacking one of Iran’s.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • That’s in stark contrast to their arachnid cousins, spiders, whose females that tend to be violent, attacking and eating the males.
    Christa Lesté-Lasserre, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Charging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charging. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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