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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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4
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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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
New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
For Electreon, the milestone in France underscores that dynamic, high-power wireless charging is no longer a distant concept.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Under the deal, 10 Nassau County detectives have been trained and designated to work with ICE on apprehensions and investigations, and the county has reserved 50 jail cells for ICE to hold detainees for up to 72 hours before deportation or charging.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
For example, the Fitbit has a special charging cable that can’t be used with other devices.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
The set includes a long stick for full-house cleans, a short handheld for smaller messes, a wall mount, and a convenient charging dock for quick grab-and-go sessions.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Courts have weighed in on video gambling machines, including ones with cell phone charging functions.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Final charging decisions will be made by the Marion County Prosecutor's Office.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
After four to six hours of charging a day, the heat can be discharged as air or steam, without combustion or emissions.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
Investigators have issued an arrest warrant charging Marquez Reed with criminal homicide, felony reckless endangerment and use of a gun in the commission of a dangerous felony in connection with the shooting.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
Over years of charging and discharging, NCM811 loses lithium and develops defects that weaken its performance.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
The ordinance would prevent a landlord from charging a tenant a separate fee for ferrying trash to its pickup point.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson said Monday that a charging decision for the man would come in a day or two.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
That hearing was expected to include Mitchell and her top prosecutors taking the stand to defend their decisions and prove that charging the protesters was not meant to suppress their viewpoints.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
According to Stephen Cross, real estate development director for Costco, the fueling station will not include any electric vehicle charging stations.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
The list goes on, with even relatively minor things like wireless charging, an auto on/off option, and moisture-wicking lining on offer to make long rides more comfortable.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
For Electreon, the milestone in France underscores that dynamic, high-power wireless charging is no longer a distant concept.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Under the deal, 10 Nassau County detectives have been trained and designated to work with ICE on apprehensions and investigations, and the county has reserved 50 jail cells for ICE to hold detainees for up to 72 hours before deportation or charging.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
For example, the Fitbit has a special charging cable that can’t be used with other devices.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
The set includes a long stick for full-house cleans, a short handheld for smaller messes, a wall mount, and a convenient charging dock for quick grab-and-go sessions.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Courts have weighed in on video gambling machines, including ones with cell phone charging functions.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Final charging decisions will be made by the Marion County Prosecutor's Office.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
The fact that both the GT and GTS come with a detachable battery (1,000-mAh for the GT and 2,000-mAh for the GTS) that can be pulled out for charging is a very appealing setup for those with tight spaces.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
After four to six hours of charging a day, the heat can be discharged as air or steam, without combustion or emissions.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
Investigators have issued an arrest warrant charging Marquez Reed with criminal homicide, felony reckless endangerment and use of a gun in the commission of a dangerous felony in connection with the shooting.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
Over years of charging and discharging, NCM811 loses lithium and develops defects that weaken its performance.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
The ordinance would prevent a landlord from charging a tenant a separate fee for ferrying trash to its pickup point.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson said Monday that a charging decision for the man would come in a day or two.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
That hearing was expected to include Mitchell and her top prosecutors taking the stand to defend their decisions and prove that charging the protesters was not meant to suppress their viewpoints.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
According to Stephen Cross, real estate development director for Costco, the fueling station will not include any electric vehicle charging stations.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charging
Noun
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What this also means is that Prospect Heights has now dethroned Park Slope from its five-year run as the king of bidding wars.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
30 Oct. 2025
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Netflix won the project in a bidding war, and the film was Emmy-nominated for outstanding television movie.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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However, as the show continues to capture audiences with a dramatization of one of the most notorious true crime cases in modern American history, the man responsible for the killings is asking viewers to consider watching with a skeptical mind.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Martinez joined Supervisor Jim Desmond in asking the board to make state funding for Proposition 36 a legislative priority.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Last month, Duffy warned European governments against imposing unilateral restrictions on transatlantic travel, saying Washington is prepared to enforce international agreements — a stance underscored by recent action taken against Mexico over similar concerns.—
David Shepardson,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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In a move that met with widespread criticism, last year Spotify reduced its royalty payments to musicians and songwriters by hundreds of millions of dollars per year by automatically imposing a bundling plan with its audiobooks division that few music fans would seem likely to want.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Issue guidance instructing pharmacists and other health care providers to encourage COVID-19 vaccines, as well as to prescribe and administer them.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Goya’s print with this quote originally features a master donkey, seemingly instructing a disciple.—
Mario Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The United States has imposed sanctions on eight North Korean individuals and two entities, accusing them of laundering funds from cybercrime and fraud and channeling them into the North’s nuclear weapons program.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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One aide filed a police report accusing him of groping her breast, though a district attorney declined to prosecute.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Also consider buying staple items that stretch meals, such as rice and beans, or plan for 'one dish' meals that are filling, such as spaghetti and meat sauce, chili, soups, or casseroles.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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So filling, yet doesn’t feel like a heavy meal and has a fresh taste.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In addition, nine other suspects were arrested for allegedly attacking law enforcement officers over the summer during immigration enforcement operations in and around Los Angeles.—
Louis Casiano , Matt Finn,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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In June 2023, Smith was diagnosed with osteomyelitis, a potentially rare and life-threatening bone infection that was attacking her lower vertebrae.—
Alyssa Davis,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Charging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charging. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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