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

Strong companies may begin with electric-fleet operations, depot management, charging, maintenance, logistics or mobility services and evolve toward autonomous-ready infrastructure. — John Gabriel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The battery is also designed to provide continuous 3C power, supporting the high-rate discharge and rapid charging needed by fast-transit vessels. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office will make the final charging decision on Allen, while the NFL continues to monitor the situation, according to a league source. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 At Hiram Johnson High School, students must wear a helmet and have a bike lock to use an e-bike charging rack. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Once at the station, the Plug & Charge feature of the Volkswagen app starts the charging immediately and automatically once the cable is connected, no need to enter any additional info. — New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 The suites include 24-inch 4K screens, wireless charging, Bluetooth connectivity and multiple storage areas. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 These centers provide a variety of resources, like drinking water, Wi-Fi, device charging, ice, snacks and car power inverters. — San Diego Gas & Electric, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 The target is 300 miles (482 km) in EPA range or 600 km (373 miles) under WLTP, from the battery pack, and like the Cayenne, expect 400 kW DC fast-charging. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026

Verb

Of the 806 new public fast-charging stations added nationwide in the second quarter of this year, roughly 1 in 7 were in California — by far the most of any state, according to a report from Paren, an EV charging data and analytics platform. — Los Angeles Times, 4 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 As tropical resorts push nightly rates into eye-watering territory (while charging excessive rates for cocktails, kids clubs and more), the appeal of paying for nearly everything upfront has become increasingly attractive. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026 He was arrested on Tarrant County warrants charging him with financial abuse of the elderly, money laundering and engaging in organized crime for theft. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026 Power output maxes out at up to 60W when charging a single device over USB-C, but that drops when up to three devices are connected and charging using a pair of USB-C ports and a single USB-A port. — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 3 Sep. 2026 United passengers flying from select gates at Newark Liberty International Airport's Terminal C are now able to pre-order food, drinks and other travel must-haves, such as charging cords or neck pillows, on the airline's mobile app. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Among Atira’s customers are ABB E-mobility, the EV charging business that is majority-owned by European engineering giant ABB. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 ChargePoint, unlike some EV charging companies, does not actually own and operate its chargers. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for charging

Noun

Kitchen has seen some properties pushed even higher than that as sales frequently turn into bidding wars.

— Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026
If the city does not sign a contract, it could be forced to start a new bidding process.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 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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The film follows a daughter trying to accompany her mother through her final stage, navigating the challenge of remaining close without denying the loss or imposing a particular way of experiencing it.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Across the lot in an unused patch of pavement, pops of bright orange and yellow reach skyward toward the imposing barbed wire that’s laced atop metal security bars.

— Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of imposing

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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

Verb

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

Silbert is facing several multibillion-dollar lawsuits accusing him of defrauding investors.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Some allege that the government has engineered fuel shortages to make an agreement unavoidable, others go further, accusing moderates of staging a coup.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of accusing

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After filling our brushes with mouthwash from docking station reservoirs, Sarah and I brushed our teeth side-by-side (a first for both of us professionally).

— Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
Community soil scientists Lynn Fang and Maggie Smart-McCabe will demonstrate filling mesh socks with compost, microbes and fungal mycelium.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of filling

Verb

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
For example, Way of the Sword rewards defensive play in the form of Issen, powerful counterattacks that are triggered by attacking before an enemy strikes.

— Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026