variants or ch'i also qi
Definition of chinext
as in energy
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings the concept of chi is of central importance in acupuncture

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Recent Examples of chi In this practice, all of that light is good for bringing positive energy, called chi, and family harmony. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026 Tai chi Walking, jogging, or running If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia (the precursor to osteoporosis), check with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program. Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 22 Dec. 2025 In tandem came the flagging energy, muddy cognition, clogged chi. Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025 Tai chi is a form of exercise that involves slow, gentle movements and balancing poses. Carrie Madormo, Health, 19 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chi
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  • Launch safety, orbital debris, broadband access, AI model conduct, content moderation, data use and energy consumption belong to different industry materiality maps.
    Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Even so, the impact she’s already made with her experience, energy and depth has been evident.
    Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
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  • But the documentary, to a fault, mirrors the Deadheads’ rambling aura and general absence of structure.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 July 2026
  • Even President Obama made a #VoteIRL video, lending the campaign an aura of official civic endorsement.
    Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026

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“Chi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chi. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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