ELECTRIFICATION Synonyms: 36 Similar Words

electrification

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Definition of electrification

as in arousal

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Recent Examples of electrification Nissan’s sales have suffered in China because of fierce competition from Chinese automakers that have taken the lead in electrification. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 As the crisis has continued, electrification and non-fossil fuel power has received more and more attention. — Justin Worland, Time, 31 July 2026 Jimi Hendrix used Chicago-style electrification and distortion to propel rock music into new sonic territories. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026 The European Commission has set Europe’s first ever electrification target, setting an ambition to increase electricity consumption to 46% of all energy use by 2040—double the current consumption rate. — Andreas Schierenbeck, Fortune, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for electrification

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Chronic excessive bracing leads to shallow breathing and breath-holding, which reinforces sympathetic arousal — your fight-or-flight response — and increases muscle tension.

— Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
This can help address the root cause of behaviors such as spending excessive time in bed awake, maintaining irregular sleep schedules, and conditioned arousal such as worrying about sleep.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 31 July 2026

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Prosecutors, however, may also prove intoxication by demonstrating that a person did not have the normal use of his mental or physical faculties.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
Bates was charged in Lake Superior Court with a felony count of criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, a misdemeanor count of criminal recklessness and a misdemeanor count of public intoxication.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

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Locals and tourists liken the stunt to a David Blaine spectacle, snapping photos, speculating about the man’s comforts and, crucially for Netflix, vowing to watch the movie behind the buzz.

— Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
One odd side effect of the buzz is that Mistral has spent the past few weeks plagued by rumors about a giant cat.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of buzz

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There’s nothing quite like the thrill of checking into a hotel.

— Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026
In Sterling’s determination to get the Lotus running and to drive it come what may, Tregenza presents the need for speed as a magnificent obsession and the thrill of physical experience as a spiritual quest.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026

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But the fate of Mangione’s state case, set to go to trial next month, now hangs in the balance as his attorneys seek to get second-degree murder and weapons charges dismissed over double jeopardy protections.

— Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Within minutes of his plea, Mangione’s lawyers petitioned the judge in the state case, Gregory Carro, to throw out those charges on double jeopardy grounds.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

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This sleeker style has a gel sole for shock impact on a run or hike.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
An independent financial economist has partnered with Kalshi on a new AI tool on top of the prediction-market exchange that aims to help small businesses hedge against everything from bad weather to election shocks—without hiring a Wall Street bank.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of shock

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There is another helm aft, which allows sailors to enjoy the exhilaration of the windward hull.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
The games are known for the exhilaration of the first-person shootouts, organic open-world playgrounds, unique stories, and memorable antagonists.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 July 2026

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