CHARGING Synonyms: 352 Similar and Opposite Words

charging 1 of 2

noun

as in bidding

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charging

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verb

present participle of charge

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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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

Noun

During charging, a lower-capacity cell can reach the upper voltage limit first. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026 The more expensive option comes with five hours of listening and 22 hours with the wireless charging case. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026 The lighter everyday option uses one-button control, a gradual start, four modes and USB-C charging in a slim design. — Matt Emma, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 The new models feature a long battery life — 45 hours of video playback for the Pro Max — and faster charging. — Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 In Europe and China, regulation has driven adoption, along with policies that have enabled robust charging infrastructure. — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026 Customers can also purchase AirPods 5 with a wireless charging case that provides longer battery life and on-stem volume control for $149. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026 Additionally, Apple is launching a pricier, $149 AirPods option with on-stem volume control, up to five hours of battery life with ANC, and a wireless charging case. — Emma Roth, The Verge, 9 Sep. 2026 The new models feature longer battery life — 45 hours of video playback for the Pro Max — and faster charging. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Verb

Rather than abandon the festival or begin charging admission, organizers adjusted. — Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026 The charging instrument, known as an information, omits references to the specific acts that the state alleges are the basis for the disruption offense, the attorney, Tiffany Burks, wrote in the motion that was filed on Wednesday. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026 The same day, the Chesterfield County General District Court issued warrants charging her with two counts of second-degree murder. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 There's also an extra hour of battery life on the more expensive model, plus a wireless-charging-compatible case. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026 The woman and a group of hikers were walking down a trail at Glacier National Park when all of a sudden a grizzly bear came charging toward them out of the woods. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Councilor Dan Boots, who represents parts of the north side and Castleton, said the city should consider charging fees to sports leagues so that taxpayers aren't footing most of the bill to patrol large events. — Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2026 If the real goal is making sure this doesn’t happen again next summer, Goodbudget’s envelope-style budgeting is a straightforward way to start setting aside money for future trips instead of charging them. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026 Following the mistrial declaration, some legal experts suggested that the prosecution aimed too high in charging Clancy with first-degree murder, noting a lower charge, such as second-degree murder or manslaughter, might have won over the jury. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for charging

Noun

One involved American Learner Tien, with the 20-year-old bidding to become the youngest American male quarterfinalist at Flushing Meadows since Andy Roddick in 2002.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The board was scheduled to vote on the issue Wednesday but canceled the meeting Tuesday afternoon, citing issues unrelated to the bidding allegations.

— Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of bidding

Verb

Missouri is asking the Supreme Court to overturn the state Supreme Court’s blockage of a new congressional map ahead of the November general election.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
But asking whether the problem is useful is the wrong question, Verhoeff argues.

— Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of asking

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Due to his military background and imposing stature, he was eventually hired as a celebrity bodyguard, protecting big names like Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, and Steve McQueen.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2026
Her Sandra is a study in contradictions — imposing and fragile, brilliant and naive, independent and isolated.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of imposing

Verb

The Giants are entrusting Bryce Eldridge, their 21-year-old rookie, with the job of protecting Devers in the lineup.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Now Norvell enters 2026 firmly on the hot seat, entrusting his future to another transfer quarterback.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of entrusting

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The company shared a video with reporters of someone sitting on a chair, instructing the computer with their voice in what appeared to be a seamless, albeit staged, interaction.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
Buckingham is also objecting to instructing on involuntary manslaughter.

— Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of instructing

Verb

Ruto reportedly made the remarks last week, days before ordering Tata Chemicals to leave the country, accusing it of failing to create jobs and process minerals locally.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
While fending off criticisms over his handling of the bridge, McKee has gone on the attack, accusing Foulkes as an out-of-touch corporate executive trying to buy her way into the election.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of accusing

Verb

Local rinks are filling back up, the Sabres’ rookie camp opens in just over a week and in roughly two weeks the team’s veterans will begin training camp for the 2026-27 season.

— Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Magazines and newspapers have spent much of the past few years filling column inches with concerns about the manhood of young Americans.

— T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of filling

Verb

And thankfully for Leipzig head coach Martin Demichelis, Nusa remains at the club and will be expected to become their attacking talisman in the Champions League.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Generally, these hunters do not start attacking cells unless there is a reason to do so, such as inflammation, a key marker of infection.

— Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026