as in bidding
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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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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
Omar Kardoudi
march 27, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026
Those plans were helped by the promise of support from the Biden administration, including a network of EV charging stations, low interest government loans to build EV factories and a $7,500 tax credit for most EV buyers.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Keep all your charging cords and cables neat and organized in your bag or backpack with this convenient pouch.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
In my testing, the battery life largely held to that estimate, and when they're completely drained, 10 minutes in the charging case is enough to get 3 hours of listening time.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
DoorDash Crimson cardholders earn 2% cash back on EV-charging purchases, while all DoorDash drivers can receive discounts on EV charging.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The guesthouse, accessible internally or via a separate entrance, includes its own living space with a fireplace and wet bar/kitchenette, bedrooms, and two potential bathrooms, with shared access to a bath, along with a two-car garage with EV charging.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Wherever possible, Steve will make charging and plea decisions that limit or avoid immigration consequences.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
The team swapped a battery with larger capacity into his Camry after the first stage, but the charging problems remained.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Despite Borges’ testimony as a government witness over the past three days, the indictment charging Rivera and Nuhfer with conspiring against the United States and failing to register as foreign agents for Venezuela alleges that Nuhfer also attended the New York meeting on that April day.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
According to charging papers, Heifler met with an undercover FBI agent on multiple occasions earlier this month and last month to discuss a plot to firebomb the woman's home.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The attack on the independence of Stars and Stripes is a powerful recapitulation of earlier moments in American military history, moments which make clear the blind alley down which Hegseth is charging his brigades at full speed.
—Bill McKibben, The New York Review of Books, 27 Mar. 2026
Singh's semi-truck crashed into the side of Terry Schultz's pick-up, sending it across the median and into the path of another car, according to charging documents.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 27 Mar. 2026
Depending on the battery pack, the V23 supports DC fast-charging speeds between 85kW and 104kW, which take it from 30% to 80% in just 30 minutes!
—New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026
Our expert take The Bilt Blue Card offers a solid entry card to the world of Bilt, offering 1X on everyday purchases without charging an annual fee.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Jasem Mohamed al-Budaiwi, secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, a bloc of six Gulf Arab nations, said Iran was charging for safe passage.
—Jon Gambrell and David Rising The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
On a long location day without a charging setup nearby, that's a real-world limitation worth knowing about.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 27, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026
Those plans were helped by the promise of support from the Biden administration, including a network of EV charging stations, low interest government loans to build EV factories and a $7,500 tax credit for most EV buyers.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Keep all your charging cords and cables neat and organized in your bag or backpack with this convenient pouch.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
In my testing, the battery life largely held to that estimate, and when they're completely drained, 10 minutes in the charging case is enough to get 3 hours of listening time.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
DoorDash Crimson cardholders earn 2% cash back on EV-charging purchases, while all DoorDash drivers can receive discounts on EV charging.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The guesthouse, accessible internally or via a separate entrance, includes its own living space with a fireplace and wet bar/kitchenette, bedrooms, and two potential bathrooms, with shared access to a bath, along with a two-car garage with EV charging.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Wherever possible, Steve will make charging and plea decisions that limit or avoid immigration consequences.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
The team swapped a battery with larger capacity into his Camry after the first stage, but the charging problems remained.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
There is little precedent for a state successfully charging for passage through an international strait.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Despite Borges’ testimony as a government witness over the past three days, the indictment charging Rivera and Nuhfer with conspiring against the United States and failing to register as foreign agents for Venezuela alleges that Nuhfer also attended the New York meeting on that April day.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
According to charging papers, Heifler met with an undercover FBI agent on multiple occasions earlier this month and last month to discuss a plot to firebomb the woman's home.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The attack on the independence of Stars and Stripes is a powerful recapitulation of earlier moments in American military history, moments which make clear the blind alley down which Hegseth is charging his brigades at full speed.
—Bill McKibben, The New York Review of Books, 27 Mar. 2026
Singh's semi-truck crashed into the side of Terry Schultz's pick-up, sending it across the median and into the path of another car, according to charging documents.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 27 Mar. 2026
Depending on the battery pack, the V23 supports DC fast-charging speeds between 85kW and 104kW, which take it from 30% to 80% in just 30 minutes!
—New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026
Our expert take The Bilt Blue Card offers a solid entry card to the world of Bilt, offering 1X on everyday purchases without charging an annual fee.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Jasem Mohamed al-Budaiwi, secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, a bloc of six Gulf Arab nations, said Iran was charging for safe passage.
—Jon Gambrell and David Rising The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charging
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The Reason Foundation went so far as to conclude in 2006, based upon experiences in other localities, that San Diego could save an average of 10% to 25% — up to $200 million annually — by using a competitive bidding process.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Unwittingly, America’s banks are doing Beijing’s bidding.—
Sam Lyman,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Sacramento Police Department identified Hernandez as the suspect in the deadly stabbing and released his photo and description in December 2017, asking the public to help find him.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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After asking him to model courage, and to be the container of everyone’s hope—and after so many of Rozos’s peers loudly cheered him on—NYU denied Rozos their diploma.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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The city agreed, reducing maximum e-bike speeds to 15 mph on city trails, prohibiting e-bikes on sidewalks and imposing penalties.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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But Trump’s election proved that a sizable contingent of the population had no problem imposing their values on others—and even hoped that the government might do so for them.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Giants executive and former catcher Buster Posey made the unconventional hire, entrusting the top dugout step to someone with no major league experience as a player or coach.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Owners are entrusting brokers with significant financial decisions.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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According to MySA, signs appeared at certain Buc-ee’s fuel pumps instructing customers using a credit or debit card to pay at the pump.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Mar. 2026
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That sense of normalcy largely held until Wednesday evening, when emergency alerts began chiming on phones across Riyadh, warning residents of an aerial threat and instructing them to remain indoors and away from windows.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Separately, Meta is facing thousands of lawsuits accusing it and other social media companies of intentionally designing their products to be addictive to young people, leading to a nationwide mental health crisis.—
Diana Novak Jones,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Idris Robinson, assistant professor of philosophy, is accusing school officials of violating his free speech and retaliating against him, according to the lawsuit.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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Tune Into the Rhythm of Filipino Festivals After a nearly three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, festivals across the Philippines are once again taking the stage, filling up the events calendar with vivacious celebrations of local culture and tradition.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Now the pair are filling the former Slab space with trout that swims in chive beurre blanc; burgers crowned with a range of French cheeses; and expertly made baguettes that receive smears of butter d’Isigny.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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There are outside groups aligned with Democrats, yet much of their spending has focused on attacking Collins, rather than supporting a Democratic primary candidate.—
Steve Mistler,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
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Regardless, there’s no excuse — even in hard knocks politics — for attacking someone because of his disability.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Charging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charging. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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