ELECTRIFICATION Synonyms: 36 Similar Words

electrification

noun

Definition of electrification

as in arousal

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Recent Examples of electrification Some governments have made remarkable progress in electrification. — Jared Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026 Pickup-and-delivery routes offer relatively predictable duty cycles and regular returns to operating facilities, making them among the more straightforward applications for fleet electrification. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 Most of those still without power live in the Amazon, where isolation and high infrastructure costs have hindered electrification. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 Copper demand is already being pulled simultaneously by electrification, grid modernization and renewable energy—and AI infrastructure is now adding to that pressure. — Anthony Milewski, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for electrification

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Her team’s meta-analysis found that activities that increase physiological arousal generally did not reduce anger, while relaxation, mindfulness, meditation, and slow breathing consistently helped.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of arousal

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In lieu of captions, these are paired with placards giving slang terms for alcoholic intoxication.

— J. Hoberman, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
The voluntary intoxication loophole means a person may be too impaired to make a meaningful choice and still fall outside the law’s protections for incapacity.

— Ilana Turko, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026

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Analysts said then that the sell-off was caused as profit margins missed expectations, despite revenue and operating profit reaching record highs, according to analysts.

— Jenny Lee,Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Instead, September marked the fastest monthly increase since March 2022 and the highest annual rate since December 2022, the year when US inflation hit a 40-year high.

— Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

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Despite the fact that the brand was receiving better reviews and creating more buzz recently, speculation had been swirling for months that Leoni’s contract may not be renewed.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
The pre-release buzz around this new movie, which was made in secret and revealed via a surprise trailer that dropped last month, has been near deafening.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

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Now, in yet another blow to national self-esteem, the ex-head of Germany’s foreign intelligence agency, the BND, has been arrested on charges of exploiting state secrets.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 17 Oct. 2026
More than 6,000 protesters have been arrested, most of them minors, and later released without charge.

— Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

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While Pope Leo's lung cancer diagnosis may have come as a shock to Catholics this week, the prognosis is likely a lot less scary.

— Scott Detrow, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026
The initial shock of this freak accident is well-handled, notably when Jay tries to scramble up the whale’s jawline by climbing its teeth.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

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The island’s allure is often centered around exhilaration—surfing on its west coast and exploring its fathomless forests—yet a calmer current of energy runs alongside this adventurous spirit.

— Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
When presented together and thought juxtapositionally, the works launch visitors onto an emotional pendulum that pivots from exhilaration to unease and distress.

— Tina M. Campt, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

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