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charging

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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of charging
Noun
Shared policies, standardized charging and new public chargers aim to make long-haul electric trucking viable by 2030. Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 The target is 300 miles (482 km) in EPA range or 600 km (373 miles) under WLTP, from the battery pack, and like the Cayenne, expect 400 kW DC fast-charging. Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026 Its current charging performance already offers a glimpse of what the next generation could achieve. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 The $69 million project features study lounges, recreation areas, housing and academic spaces, outdoor amenities, natural lighting, energy-efficient systems, and e-bike charging stations. Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026 For instance, a ground-level charging station is under construction at Clay Lacy Aviation at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana. Pat Maio, Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026 The Samsung phones support 45W wired and 20W wireless charging, while the Razr Fold supports 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 Robert Borkowski, a Montgomery County contractor and owner of Plug IO, recommends against buying an EV without home charging. Razak Diallo, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
The trio accused the US Department of Defense of charging them with insubordination for publicly supporting that editorial independence in covering the agency, which partly funds the publication. Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 Fleet operators acknowledged that some drivers have been apprehensive to make the leap to zero-emission trucks because the technology is new and charging can be a challenge. Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 In tests, the car briefly hit a peak charging power of 1,100 kW at a Zeekr fast charger. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 City leaders are considering charging for drivers starting next year. Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 At the Sugar Bowl in 2019, Bevo broke away from his handlers and escaped, charging at Uga during the pregame festivities. Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Prosecutors, however, filed a substitute information, charging Shelton with one count of first-degree involuntary manslaughter. Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 There are now youth baseball tournaments charging fans for tickets, signing memorabilia deals, paywalling live streams and offering upscale family-wide hospitality packages. Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026 By July, another detector, Antizuck Smart Glasses Scanner, was nearing the top of iPhone charts, also charging $3 for the service. Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charging
Noun
  • Some who believe Kushner and Iger got caught up in the moment and overpaid point to the bidding war with Comcast for 21st Century Fox that Iger won for Disney in 2019.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • As of press time, bidding had only reached $15,000, suggesting there might be a deal to be had.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Organizations often compete for the same experienced talent rather than asking who is creating the capability everyone wants to hire.
    Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Four baby goats from a North Carolina mobile petting zoo tested positive for rabies and were euthanized, and health officials are asking anyone who may have had contact with them to reach out for possible treatment.
    Dennis Romero, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In recent days, the White House has turned from threatening attacks to imposing sanctions.
    Susan Page, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Savannah City Council is poised to join several other municipal and county governments along the I-95 corridor in imposing a 155-day moratorium on large data center developments.
    Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Now Norvell enters 2026 firmly on the hot seat, entrusting his future to another transfer quarterback.
    Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The South Chicago resident is planning to build relationships and help families feel comfortable entrusting their children to him and his educational process — one where reading, literature, and math are connected to life skills.
    Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • On stage three, the Vuelta partially climbed down, restricting Jons’ access to riders and their entourage and instructing her to tone down the nature of her content.
    Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Court has adjourned for the day, with Judge William Sullivan instructing the jury that the presentation of evidence is likely to conclude tomorrow.
    NBC News, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Piker then fired back at Scholten on social media, accusing her of seeking attention and attacking him over his opposition to Zionism.
    Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The two sides had been due to meet Monday for preliminary discussions for a possible settlement, but Bonta called off the meeting late Sunday, after accusing Paramount of misrepresenting details of an earlier meeting held on Friday.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Its buttery, flaky crust is finished with a traditional lattice design, allowing the bright cherry filling to peek through.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Memorial organizers have stood up a second wall nearby that is filling with names.
    Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Piker then fired back at Scholten on social media, accusing her of seeking attention and attacking him over his opposition to Zionism.
    Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Binu Palal showed video of Shakur’s entourage attacking Davis’ nephew Orlando Anderson.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Charging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charging. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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