ELECTRIFICATION Synonyms: 36 Similar Words

electrification

noun

Definition of electrification

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Recent Examples of electrification The real winners after electrification were not the ones that just swapped steam engines for electric motors. — Sumeet Salwan, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026 In a Queens apartment building, New York is piloting new room heat pumps that can be easily installed without expensive upgrades to make electrification accessible. — Mark Levine, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026 The projects are expected to be operational by the end of 2028 and are aimed at rising demand from energy storage, grid modernization, electrification and power-hungry AI infrastructure and data centers. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026 As proved during the Incat’s recent harbor trials, the combination of volatile fuel prices and rapidly evolving shore infrastructure is forcing operators to consider total electrification faster than anticipated. — New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for electrification

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Foam or silicone earplugs reduce noise 20 to 30 decibels, which is enough to bring 40 to 60 dB snoring below the arousal threshold, according to an article for Superpower.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
Foam or silicone earplugs cut noise by 20 to 30 decibels, enough to bring 40 to 60 dB snoring below the arousal threshold, according to Superpower.

— Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of arousal

Noun

Introduced in a state of drunken collapse, Anderson — fearful, bitter, despairing, protective — is quite magnificent limning different levels of intoxication.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Sergio Escorza, 27, was arrested and faces an intoxication manslaughter charge, police said.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of intoxication

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The 2026 Signature Event, won by Viktor Hovland, generated more than $5 million that will be distributed to 290 charities, record-setting highs for both categories.

— From Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026
Skies will be partly sunny with temperature highs around 87 degrees.

— Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of high

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Off Campus was renewed for a second season ahead of its May premiere, seemingly drafting off the incredible buzz surrounding Crave/HBO Max breakout Heated Rivalry, given its similar combination of sports and romance elements.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
But with The Social Reckoning not playing festivals ahead of its October 9 premiere and a trailer that looked alarmingly chintzy, the buzz is somewhat lacking for that movie.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of buzz

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These are primal thrills most viewers can get behind, and having to slow down to explain the morality behind them makes for languid viewing.

— Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 21 Sep. 2026
But even as she and Tabitha are drawn into such dalliances and then bruised by them, the movie is less interested in passing judgment than in conjuring the freshman thrill of being young, curious and unguarded.

— Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of thrill

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Flores and Maduro are being held in federal custody while awaiting trial in Manhattan on charges stemming from what prosecutors describe as a decades-long conspiracy to send cocaine into the United States.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Topping it all off is the 1,221-square-foot roof terrace with a pergola, barbecue station, and dining and lounging area—all carrying a $6,787 monthly common charge.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of charge

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When Maserati brought me back, exhilaration turned to fixation, which Weiss happily indulged by bringing me back for a third time to be coached by Rod Macleod.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
There is another helm aft, which allows sailors to enjoy the exhilaration of the windward hull.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2026

Definition of exhilaration

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