1
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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5
as in accusing
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
he has not yet been charged with any crime
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6
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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7
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
Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
This lead is driven by China’s extensive electric charging network, with nearly 10 million charging stations as of May 2025 and growing 56 percent year-on-year, according to the National Development and Reform Commission.
—Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition features wireless charging, an auto-adjusting front light and a display that mimics real paper.
—Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
The case supports wireless charging, though at a slower rate.
—PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
The slim and compact charger is compatible with a wide range of devices from iPhones to tablets, providing high-speed charging on the go.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Of course, manual mode sometimes comes in handy while off-roading, but the Quartermaster never harbors hopes of high-speed dune charging.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
Symbotic and Nyobolt want to help warehouse robots spend less time charging and more time moving.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
An easy way to avoid this is to plan your charging and avoid fully charging your EV to achieve the best performance possible.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
For apartment residents or those without garages, the lack of charging options makes EV adoption impractical.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Throughout the trial, Combs' defense attorneys conceded that their client had a history of domestic violence, but argued the government was not charging him for those crimes.
—Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Some evidence has been made public already, at news briefings, in comments from authorities or in the charging documents filed last week.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The Associated Press reported that, yes, many colleges were charging roughly $95,000 per year as of April 2024, but the financial aid system lowers that in practice.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Earbuds usually come with a charging case to charge them on the go.
—Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
Is charging toward success worth jeopardizing connection?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
North Dakota and Maine have only 8% of homeowners in fee-charging associations, followed by Rhode Island, South Dakota and Wisconsin at 10%, and Vermont (11%).
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
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Practical perks add to the appeal—USB charging, a clear indicator light, and durable construction.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
This lead is driven by China’s extensive electric charging network, with nearly 10 million charging stations as of May 2025 and growing 56 percent year-on-year, according to the National Development and Reform Commission.
—Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition features wireless charging, an auto-adjusting front light and a display that mimics real paper.
—Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
The case supports wireless charging, though at a slower rate.
—PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
The slim and compact charger is compatible with a wide range of devices from iPhones to tablets, providing high-speed charging on the go.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Of course, manual mode sometimes comes in handy while off-roading, but the Quartermaster never harbors hopes of high-speed dune charging.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
Symbotic and Nyobolt want to help warehouse robots spend less time charging and more time moving.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
An easy way to avoid this is to plan your charging and avoid fully charging your EV to achieve the best performance possible.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
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Factors like geography and charging accessibility are important here, analysts said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
For apartment residents or those without garages, the lack of charging options makes EV adoption impractical.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Throughout the trial, Combs' defense attorneys conceded that their client had a history of domestic violence, but argued the government was not charging him for those crimes.
—Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Some evidence has been made public already, at news briefings, in comments from authorities or in the charging documents filed last week.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The Associated Press reported that, yes, many colleges were charging roughly $95,000 per year as of April 2024, but the financial aid system lowers that in practice.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Earbuds usually come with a charging case to charge them on the go.
—Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
Is charging toward success worth jeopardizing connection?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
North Dakota and Maine have only 8% of homeowners in fee-charging associations, followed by Rhode Island, South Dakota and Wisconsin at 10%, and Vermont (11%).
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charging
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Confident in his abilities and comfortable with awkward silence, Counsell is constantly asking questions and gathering information.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Many of the major talent agencies across New York and Los Angeles, including the likes of CAA, WME and UTA, were hit with a letter Tuesday asking agents and their clients to boycott the Surrey Hotel in New York City, at least for now.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, for years, state legislatures have been passing laws that seek to reshape academic labor on the front end, by gutting funding for hires and imposing new criteria for appointment and retention.—
Time,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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In joint second place is City’s imposing 15 victories and one defeat in 16 Premier League matches against Bournemouth.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Wang Jingtao, a deputy director of China’s Cyberspace Administration, said the deal could include methods such as entrusting the operation of TikTok’s US user data and content security services, as well as licensing its algorithms and intellectual property rights.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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This requires strategically deciding what to delegate, creating a detailed plan, and entrusting a reliable assistant.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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In the meantime, the group encouraged voluntary compliance by instructing financial managers to pause all trades.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Jean’s mama reproached her for not having been more careful and babied Wole, ordering him to remove his T-shirt and retrieving an aloe lotion, telling him to stretch out on the couch and instructing Jean to spread it over the tender areas.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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Republicans balked, accusing Democrats of holding the government hostage by standing in the way of continued federal funding unless their health-care demands are met.—
Kevin Breuninger,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps Musk didn’t care whether a dubious video accusing Disney World employees of being pedophiles was true.—
Jacob Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rite Aid first filed for bankruptcy in October 2023, largely because of competition from bigger chains and its debt pile, which topped $4 billion due to expensive legal battles for allegedly filling unlawful opioid prescriptions.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Doing things for me would be washing my car or filling up my tank.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Teams found a way to negate Forest’s counter-attacking style.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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And more so than most nights, the Bengals' offensive identity for a long first-half stretch seemed to hinge on attacking quick underneath routes to open up shots to Higgins -- or Chase -- on Moss.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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Jones, who is 3-0 as the Niners’ starter, was asked about the inspiration behind his two-tone suit during his postgame presser following San Francisco’s thrilling 26-23 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Missing a plethora of key starters, back-up quarterback Mac Jones led the depleted San Francsico 49ers to a thrilling 26-23 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Charging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charging. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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