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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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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
may 08, New Atlas, 8 May 2026
The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office filed the formal charging document against Peters, 20, on April 29.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
On board, JetBlue's Mint Suites feature direct aisle access, 17-inch television screens, wireless charging, and Tuft & Needle adaptive cushions that transform into a lie-flat bed.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
The bottom edge holds a speaker and a USB-C port for quick charging and powering the lock with a power supply if the battery runs out.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 May 2026
Installation breakdown Level 1 charging requires no extra steps.
—Mckynzie Steward, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
The physical design now supports USB-C charging and feels refreshed and modern, while still maintaining the classic TI-84 look.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
Its Clean Tech Accelerator, a green-energy jobs program launched with Accenture in 2024 and since joined by partners like GM, offers paid training for entry-level roles in solar energy, EV charging, and other fast-growing fields in the clean-energy sector.
—Time Contributors, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 9 May 2026
On the performance side, the dual-motor variant has been upgraded with a 900V high-voltage electrical architecture, allowing faster energy delivery and charging efficiency.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Detectives with the West Hartford Police Department investigated the allegations and obtained a warrant charging Ricciardi with risk of injury to a minor and second-degree breach of peace.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026
Ethiopia is deploying ultra-fast charging hubs in its capital Addis Ababa, but scaling them nationwide will take time and investment.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Ticketed events will still be accessible, typically charging $5 to $10.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Authorities rightly repaid the favor by charging Allen with attempting to assassinate the President of the United States, and transporting and discharging a firearm.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
The airline was a pioneer in offering ultra-low base fares in the US, charging extra for things like carry-on bags.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
EMUs are faster and can often carry more people, but require overhead catenary lines or a third rail, while the battery electric locomotives can be used on non-electrified track by charging their batteries, reducing the infrastructure investment.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
Noun
In conventional batteries, fast-charging generates excess heat that accelerates wear; the semi-solid-state chemistry, the company says, handles it more gracefully.
—Omar Kardoudi
may 08, New Atlas, 8 May 2026
The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office filed the formal charging document against Peters, 20, on April 29.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
On board, JetBlue's Mint Suites feature direct aisle access, 17-inch television screens, wireless charging, and Tuft & Needle adaptive cushions that transform into a lie-flat bed.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
The bottom edge holds a speaker and a USB-C port for quick charging and powering the lock with a power supply if the battery runs out.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 May 2026
Installation breakdown Level 1 charging requires no extra steps.
—Mckynzie Steward, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
The physical design now supports USB-C charging and feels refreshed and modern, while still maintaining the classic TI-84 look.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
Its Clean Tech Accelerator, a green-energy jobs program launched with Accenture in 2024 and since joined by partners like GM, offers paid training for entry-level roles in solar energy, EV charging, and other fast-growing fields in the clean-energy sector.
—Time Contributors, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
According to charging documents obtained by WJZ, Robinson was seen by a patrol officer looking into the windows of apartment units.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 9 May 2026
On the performance side, the dual-motor variant has been upgraded with a 900V high-voltage electrical architecture, allowing faster energy delivery and charging efficiency.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Detectives with the West Hartford Police Department investigated the allegations and obtained a warrant charging Ricciardi with risk of injury to a minor and second-degree breach of peace.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026
Ethiopia is deploying ultra-fast charging hubs in its capital Addis Ababa, but scaling them nationwide will take time and investment.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Ticketed events will still be accessible, typically charging $5 to $10.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Authorities rightly repaid the favor by charging Allen with attempting to assassinate the President of the United States, and transporting and discharging a firearm.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
The airline was a pioneer in offering ultra-low base fares in the US, charging extra for things like carry-on bags.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
EMUs are faster and can often carry more people, but require overhead catenary lines or a third rail, while the battery electric locomotives can be used on non-electrified track by charging their batteries, reducing the infrastructure investment.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charging
Noun
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There are now more homes for sale and fewer bidding wars.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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Coming on top of a competitive bidding war, Netflix has picked up Somewhere Out There, a sci-fi spec script written by Max Taxe.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
Verb
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This is the kind of invention that is going to become increasingly important in an economy that is asking more of the physical world.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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There’s something deeply American about the constant push between frustration and hope, between asking what the hell is going on and still believing there's something worth fighting for.—
Time,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Kim, who took power in 1946, reframed Christianity as a symptom of American imperialism and repurposed its rituals with himself at the center, instituting requirements for ideological activities and imposing harsh punishments on those who failed to show sufficient devotion.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Wekiva River Parkway and Protection Act of 2004 authorized construction of a beltway around Central Florida, also known as State Road 429, while imposing strict protections for the environmentally fragile Wekiva River basin.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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The company, which also makes the AI model Claude, has claimed that Mythos is currently too advanced for public release, and is instead entrusting the model to cybersecurity experts for the time being.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
9 Apr. 2026
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Jahangir abandoned writing in the 17th regnal year as his health declined, entrusting continuation to his court historian Muʿtamad Khan, who extended the narrative to Jahangir’s 19th regnal year.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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But this year, candidates received a yellow notice instructing them to only file their disclosures online with the state, and not with any other entity, leading seven candidates, including the four now running independently, to incorrectly file their financial documents.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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According to a live feed from The New York Times, within minutes of the third day starting, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers had to reproach Musk, instructing him to stop being sarcastic and evasive.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The family and their attorneys will address media at the Wyandotte County Courthouse as a federal lawsuit alleging wrongful death and criminal case accusing one of the deputies of second-degree murder are ongoing.—
Kendrick Calfee
May 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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Buc-ee's is taking a Georgia convenience store chain to federal court, accusing it of copying its famous beaver brand right down to the cartoon mascot, the color scheme, and the life-size animal statue out front.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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There are a total of 16 slots carved into the wooden frame and the Wild are one-fourth of the way to filling it up heading in Game 3 of the second round against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night at Grand Casino Arena.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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And here's a story about how the United States is exporting oil at record levels, filling a global supply gap even as gas prices remain stubbornly high back home.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Fitz also has some stiff competition in the attacking midfield.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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Trump and his allies are attacking democracy itself, from the rights to protest and exist freely to the rights to fair jobs and livable wages.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Charging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charging. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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