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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
june 12, New Atlas, 12 June 2026
The entry-level Origin has a 114bhp electric motor and 37kWh battery with just 50kW DC charging.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 June 2026
The device also supports fast charging, with a five-minute charge providing up to a full day of battery life.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
The technology is expected to improve energy density, increase safety, and reduce charging times.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Out of the new perks, the two best changes are the $100 annual hotel credit, and the bonus rewards on gas and EV charging expenses as well as vacation home rentals.
—Katherine Fan, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The additional rewards on vacation homes and gas and EV charging could easily more than offset that loss.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 10 June 2026
While his range is less than that of a full-size diesel truck, Perkins said, the benefits of his Rivian outweigh the more frequent charging stops.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 June 2026
If extra charging cables are sitting in a drawer, use rubber bands to wrap them up for neater storage.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
According to charging documents, the two men began arguing before Harmon allegedly retrieved a tire iron from his vehicle and struck the victim three times in the head.
—Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 13 June 2026
In addition, Xiaomi says owners will be able to start a charging session remotely through a smartphone app.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
After a short promotional period, Apple should begin charging for these services as part of the Apple One package to cover recurring infrastructure costs.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority recently approved a new fare policy that would streamline payment methods and prices, and also start charging fares for the first time on the Gold Line streetcar.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
It is built with tools for mapping, navigation, self-charging and VLM grasping demos.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Riders always have access to the entire phone screen and the charging port or audio jack.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Which California county has most EV charging ports?
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
Though the battery pack can be topped up over any AC outlet, no special infrastructure needed, fast-charging is also supported for up to 80% capacity in under 15 minutes.
—Omar Kardoudi
june 12, New Atlas, 12 June 2026
The entry-level Origin has a 114bhp electric motor and 37kWh battery with just 50kW DC charging.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 June 2026
The device also supports fast charging, with a five-minute charge providing up to a full day of battery life.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
The technology is expected to improve energy density, increase safety, and reduce charging times.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Out of the new perks, the two best changes are the $100 annual hotel credit, and the bonus rewards on gas and EV charging expenses as well as vacation home rentals.
—Katherine Fan, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The additional rewards on vacation homes and gas and EV charging could easily more than offset that loss.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 10 June 2026
While his range is less than that of a full-size diesel truck, Perkins said, the benefits of his Rivian outweigh the more frequent charging stops.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 June 2026
If extra charging cables are sitting in a drawer, use rubber bands to wrap them up for neater storage.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Verb
The Knicks trailed by as much as 16 in the game and nine points early in the final quarter before charging back behind the heroics of Jalen Brunson.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
According to charging documents, the two men began arguing before Harmon allegedly retrieved a tire iron from his vehicle and struck the victim three times in the head.
—Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 13 June 2026
In addition, Xiaomi says owners will be able to start a charging session remotely through a smartphone app.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
After a short promotional period, Apple should begin charging for these services as part of the Apple One package to cover recurring infrastructure costs.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority recently approved a new fare policy that would streamline payment methods and prices, and also start charging fares for the first time on the Gold Line streetcar.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
It is built with tools for mapping, navigation, self-charging and VLM grasping demos.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Riders always have access to the entire phone screen and the charging port or audio jack.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Which California county has most EV charging ports?
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charging
Noun
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With Liverpool rumors getting loud, a big summer — and a sneaky Norge run — could get the biggest clubs in the game involved in the bidding.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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When not managed appropriately, the accelerated timeline of the bidding process may limit the opportunity for competing bidders to conduct their due diligence.—
Jonathan Carson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The body camera footage shows a shirtless Pino on another boat, and Brutto asking him if he was injured.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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One knight short for the trial of seven that will determine if he is freed or if he will be mutilated by the crown, Dunk appeals to the honor of all knights present, asking them to take up his cause.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Delayed by wars, politics and funding shortfalls, Sagrada Família’s imposing but unfinished presence has dominated Barcelona’s skyline for decades.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The state is the country acting as a political unit and imposing its will by means of government bureaucracy, the military, and any other entity that exercises power on behalf of the country.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Verb
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There’s a similar mismatch happening with fourth lines in the series, too, with Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour entrusting William Carrier, Mark Jankowski and Eric Robinson with key minutes and being rewarded with three key goals already in this series.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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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
Verb
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Earlier this month, CBS News reported that lawyers for the center were instructing staff to immediately begin the process of switching the name of the facility back to its original title.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Businesses have been boarding up storefronts in Geneva, a center for United Nations offices, while some institutions like the World Trade Organization, which faced anti-capitalist protests in Seattle in the 1990s, are closing offices and instructing staff to work remotely.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Dwight William Rhone pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder, which include special circumstances allegations accusing him of committing multiple murders, during a brief hearing in Chula Vista Superior Court.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Prosecutors aren’t accusing Rozier of specifically throwing the game, per se.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Tiny Timber Homes Living in as small a space as a tiny house can sometimes feel a little claustrophobic, but the Kanuka tackles this by opening up to the outside with two double glass door entrances, filling the home with natural light.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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The 52-year-old Utah resident spent a full day traveling between thrift stores, used bookstores and independent bookshops, filling her car with enough reading material to carry her through the year.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Just attacking everything with strikes.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Police in the northwest Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights have released a sketch of a man accused of attacking and choking a woman this past weekend.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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“Charging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charging. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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