ELECTRIFICATION Synonyms: 36 Similar Words

electrification

noun

Definition of electrification

as in arousal

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Recent Examples of electrification Locally, the move also builds on long-term electrification initiatives at the Port of Long Beach, one of the busiest cargo ports in the world, which has already committed to a zero-emission future. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 If the first major electrification hurdle for most automakers was making an actual electric car, the second obstacle is making an interesting one. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026 The rapid electrification of China’s transportation sector means that oil demand in the country probably peaked in 2025, Sinopec chairman Hou Qijun said. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Nearly a century of technological progress, from electrification to the PC to the internet to the cloud, moved the needle by four hours. — Dan Schawbel, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for electrification

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As arousal rises, the brain becomes temporarily more vigilant and focused.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Place cells, hippocampal neurons that fire when an animal occupies a particular spot, still fired in the same locations after arousal.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of arousal

Noun

Among adult pedestrians killed in nighttime crashes, about a third had blood alcohol levels indicating intoxication; so did about 20% of those killed during the day.

— Paula Span, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Sanchez was charged with one felony count of battery resulting in bodily injury, plus misdemeanor charges of unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle, public intoxication endangering the life of another and battery resulting in bodily injury.

— Matt Schubert, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of intoxication

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Quite an impact for a 21-year-old entering just his fourth season with a career high of 67 points.

— Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Industry statistics show that residential electricity prices in California run 89% above the national average and have climbed nearly 9% compared to the same period last year, while fuel prices across the state continue to set new highs.

— , CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of high

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Adele has been catapulted into an online sensation, thanks to the buzz surrounding Dancing and its full cast after season 34.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
Early buzz had tipped Malkovich as the film’s strongest contender, and the initial festival reactions only confirmed this.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of buzz

Noun

But the real thrill came when Button took the wheel and demonstrated why Formula 1 pilots are the most skilled drivers on earth, taking me on a taxi ride that revealed what the Clubsports were truly capable of.

— Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026
Expedition thrills include submersibles, sea kayaks and Zodiacs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of thrill

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Durk Devontay Banks, stage name Lil Durk, was arrested in 2024 and faced five federal charges connected to a 2022 fatal shooting.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2026
Boston said the charges followed years of investigative work from the DeKalb Cold Case Task Force, using advanced technology in DNA and genealogy mapping in cold cases.

— Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of charge

Noun

The average price of a gallon of diesel has soared 55% since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February set off a historic oil shock, AAA data showed.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Early warning of shocks to the food system—such as extreme weather, supply disruptions, economic turbulence—buys critical time for preparation and response.

— Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of shock

Noun

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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