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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
Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
Sales have slowed in China, the biggest market, but exports are still rising, and manufacturers are betting on ultra-fast charging as a way of sustaining adoption momentum, Wood Mackenzie noted.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Capacity fades quickly, and fast charging generates heat that accelerates that degradation and raises safety concerns.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Built for laptops, cameras, handhelds and more The unit packs a 25,000-mAh battery and supports up to 170 W total output, with single-port charging reaching as high as 100 W for power-hungry hardware like laptops.
—New Atlas, 21 May 2026
Ugreen says its new Nexode Air chargers and MagFlow Air range also include the Nexode Air 65W Charger Slim and the MagFlow Air Magnetic Power Bank with a 5,000mAh battery and 15W rating, giving users even more choice for satisfying their charging needs.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Taking a Memorial Day road trip is possible, and can be fairly simplistic if drivers keep a few things in mind regarding driving range, optimal charging sessions, and routes.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Some all-too-common charging mistakes can seriously affect the life of your device, as well as the safety of your home.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 May 2026
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
The design avoids trend-chasing and leans into classic refinement, with crown molding, velvet benches, and carved desks with built-in charging ports.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Timmy Knudsen, 43rd, charging that the overall development plans would diminish the neighborhood’s historic character, residents, property tax base and affordable housing.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Plus, an indictment against a 94-year-old former Cuban leader — Raúl Castro — is less impactful than charging Venezuela’s sitting president with drug trafficking and using that to justify his capture.
—Ben Finley, Fortune, 23 May 2026
The charging documents go on to say that officers could smell a strong odor of alcohol on Gallion's breath and noted that conversation was difficult as Gallion was taking a long time to answer questions and was slurring his words.
—Chloe Rosen, CBS News, 23 May 2026
But the indictment is solid, charging Castro with causing the deaths of Americans in two separate shoot-downs in 1996.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2026
Oman is in talks with Iran to implement a system for charging ships for passage through the Strait of Hormuz — an idea flatly rejected by the US, suggesting that no immediate end to the war is in sight.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Plus, the charging case provides up to 100 hours of total listening time.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Noun
The Steam Controller comes pre-packaged with its magnetic charging puck, which doubles as the wireless adapter that extends the controller’s range across the room.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
Sales have slowed in China, the biggest market, but exports are still rising, and manufacturers are betting on ultra-fast charging as a way of sustaining adoption momentum, Wood Mackenzie noted.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Capacity fades quickly, and fast charging generates heat that accelerates that degradation and raises safety concerns.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Built for laptops, cameras, handhelds and more The unit packs a 25,000-mAh battery and supports up to 170 W total output, with single-port charging reaching as high as 100 W for power-hungry hardware like laptops.
—New Atlas, 21 May 2026
Ugreen says its new Nexode Air chargers and MagFlow Air range also include the Nexode Air 65W Charger Slim and the MagFlow Air Magnetic Power Bank with a 5,000mAh battery and 15W rating, giving users even more choice for satisfying their charging needs.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Taking a Memorial Day road trip is possible, and can be fairly simplistic if drivers keep a few things in mind regarding driving range, optimal charging sessions, and routes.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Some all-too-common charging mistakes can seriously affect the life of your device, as well as the safety of your home.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 May 2026
Verb
The backpack also has water bottle holders and an exterior charging port for topping up your phone battery on the go.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
The design avoids trend-chasing and leans into classic refinement, with crown molding, velvet benches, and carved desks with built-in charging ports.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Timmy Knudsen, 43rd, charging that the overall development plans would diminish the neighborhood’s historic character, residents, property tax base and affordable housing.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Plus, an indictment against a 94-year-old former Cuban leader — Raúl Castro — is less impactful than charging Venezuela’s sitting president with drug trafficking and using that to justify his capture.
—Ben Finley, Fortune, 23 May 2026
The charging documents go on to say that officers could smell a strong odor of alcohol on Gallion's breath and noted that conversation was difficult as Gallion was taking a long time to answer questions and was slurring his words.
—Chloe Rosen, CBS News, 23 May 2026
But the indictment is solid, charging Castro with causing the deaths of Americans in two separate shoot-downs in 1996.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2026
Oman is in talks with Iran to implement a system for charging ships for passage through the Strait of Hormuz — an idea flatly rejected by the US, suggesting that no immediate end to the war is in sight.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Plus, the charging case provides up to 100 hours of total listening time.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charging
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The contract for management and operation of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory will be opened up to a competitive bidding process for the first time in its history, the space agency announced on Friday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Such volunteers and professionals should start by ensuring competitive bidding and requiring at least three bids for all projects or services.—
Meily Perez,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The Chargers are going to be more efficient while asking less of their franchise quarterback.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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His phone rang with calls from well-wishers asking about the search, and about his daughter Malak.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Most are talking about imposing significantly higher business taxes to pay for new or expanded programs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Yet that cannot be wielded, either logically or honestly, as an excuse for imposing war on the noble Cuban people.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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What to read next NASA also wants SpaceX and Blue Origin to fully demonstrate successful uncrewed touchdowns on the moon, and liftoffs back to lunar orbit, before entrusting the lives of astronauts aboard the landers.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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But whether the club starts entrusting him with more difficult situations or keeps using him in lower-leverage spots, Samaniego said he’ll be prepared no matter what.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
Verb
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In each study, researchers observed participants over time rather than instructing them to consume a specific amount of legumes or soy.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
19 May 2026
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Other footage showed Israeli forces on speedboats approaching and instructing the activists to move to the front of the boat.—
Suzan Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The United States charged Castro with four counts of murder, accusing him of ordering Cuban military jets in 1996 to shoot down civilian planes flown by a Cuban-exile aid group and killing four people aboard.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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Last week, Zillow sued MRED and Compass in federal court, accusing them of conspiring to cut off Zillow’s access to MRED’s listings.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Recent research by ManpowerGroup underscores the scale of this constraint, with 72% of employers globally reporting difficulty filling roles as demand for AI capabilities outpaces supply.—
Tom Hood,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Even in smaller portions, the dishes were filling.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Both sides accuse the other of intentionally attacking civilian targets.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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So when attacking midfielder Nick Moon carried the ball down the left wing in the eighth minute, AC Boise bodies began rushing into the box.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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