ELECTRIFICATION Synonyms: 36 Similar Words

electrification

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Recent Examples of electrification Renewable electrification and efficiency provide the softest path to doing so for the next 50 years. — Daniel Cohan, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026 Ankara’s advantage is that its central goal for the summit — accelerating electrification — is also a key principle of energy security. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026 The agreement comes as electricity demand rises across the United States, driven partly by expanding data centers, manufacturing and electrification. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026 Nearly 37% of investors surveyed named energy and electrification as their top sector for impact capital allocation, more than three times the next closest sector. — Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 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

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David Pedro Sopys, 46, had died three days earlier from hyperthermia, with drug intoxication being a contributing factor.

— Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
One student survived, but the other later died from complications of acute fentanyl intoxication, according to investigators.

— Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of intoxication

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The three-part 40mm drivers deliver fantastic audio by combining highs, mids, and lows to create an immersive soundscape that keeps you engaged and attentive.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Friday will be similar but a bit cooler, with a high of 52 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026

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The holiday-season buzz is especially visible around Costco's pumpkin pie, a Costco staple that Edelblum said benefits from the retailer's bulk purchasing and in-house bakery production.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
The debut issue features SM Entertainment‘s trainee group SMTR25, with content distributed globally through Billboard China‘s international network — earning rave reviews and igniting buzz worldwide.

— Billboard China, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026

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Antarctica Silversea’s first ship reimagined for polar pursuits, Silver Cloud strikes a commendable balance between expedition thrills and luxury amenities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Torque had to be reduced from 505 ft lbs to 461 ft lbs to go easy on the gearbox, but the regular 503 horses were all there, and the thrill of shifting yourself was enough to make up for a slight acceleration deficit versus the regular car.

— Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026

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The new membrane provides a possible route towards room-temperature fluoride-ion transport, bringing researchers a step closer to practical batteries that use a different charge carrier.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Tundu Lissu, a Tanzanian opposition leader and chairperson of the Chadema party, was sentenced to four years in prison after he was convicted of inciting people to disrupt last year's election but was acquitted of the more serious charge of treason.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026

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In the 1994 midterms, when Bill Clinton’s presidency was bludgeoned half to death by the Newt Gingrich revolution, The New Yorker’s Michael Kelly described the punch-drunk shock inside the White House.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026
Europe, a net energy importer, is vulnerable to external energy shocks and has seen prices rise steadily since the start of the Iran war.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of shock

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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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