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Recent Examples of electric
Adjective
Tesla, the electric carmaker led by White House advisor Elon Musk, jumped nearly 7%. Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 May 2025 The drone has eight electric motors and is powered by a lithium-ion battery. Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 12 May 2025
Noun
This is part of Yamaha’s big plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, using a mix of electric, alternative fuels and now hydrogen technology. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Houston was simply without an answer for the electric, shifty guard who punished each and every defender that was put in his crosshairs. Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for electric
Recent Examples of Synonyms for electric
Adjective
  • Tim Duncan has 37 points and 16 rebounds, and Tony Parker adds 27 points to help the San Antonio Spurs overpower the Lakers 110-82 to win the Western Conference semifinal series 4-2. 2004 — With one breathtaking surge, Smarty Jones posts a record 11½-length victory in the Preakness.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
  • Known for her boundary-pushing creativity and breathtaking stage presence, Taylor will also be spearheading the creative direction for the 106 & Park 25th Anniversary Tribute.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • In other words, skip the elaborate smart lighting systems and choose affordable LED bulbs and fixtures that do the job just as well.
    Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
  • There’s a marble bench, where most of the play’s action occurs, and the gorgeous lighting design by Masha Tsimring, along with elements like rain, snow, mist and fog, offer a sense of time passing.
    Chad Jones, Mercury News, 10 May 2025
Adjective
  • While seemingly indifferent, like Yi-young, Gi-on actually finds the department exciting and wants to stay.
    Kayti Burt, Time, 19 May 2025
  • There were a variety of topics covered today, including what the ramifications of failing to qualify for the Champions League would be, who should replace Alexander Isak against Everton if the striker is declared unfit, Sean Longstaff's future, and whether exciting, marquee signings will arrive.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Meet three Executive Challengers who proudly carry their lanterns and learn how their fundraising drives real impact.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
  • More to Explore How to Play Baseball in the 1920s Swing for the bleachers with these awesome lantern slides from the early years of professional baseball.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 8 May 2025
Adjective
  • Maureen Murphy made things interesting late in the third period, cutting the Ottawa lead in half with five minutes remaining.
    Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 17 May 2025
  • There’s something quite interesting about the actor’s experience.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • Legend has it that children bid farewell by standing on the riverbank with candles to light the way.
    Edwin Goei, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
  • The 49-year-old recounted that Combs would often request Oddi wear a police officer costume and that the atmosphere included dim lights and candles.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • Seatbelts ensured drivers were protected, while headlights improved visibility significantly.
    Fredrik Nilsson, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
  • Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2025
Adjective
  • Pretending to apply makeup with toys, or occasionally smearing some real makeup on with adult supervision, can be a healthy way for kids to explore that idea—and a fun, even thrilling way to assert their sense of self.
    Faran Krentcil, The Atlantic, 14 May 2025
  • Real Madrid is coming off a thrilling match against Barcelona in which Kylian Mbappe scored a hat trick with goals in the 5', 14', and 70'.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025

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“Electric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electric. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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