as in to excite
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
Marian Anderson electrified audiences with her soaring operatic voice
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Recent Examples of electrify
From there, the one-minute-and-sixteen-second clip unfolds with a rapid montage of electrifying concert footage, interspersed with candid moments from life on the road.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 Mar. 2026
China has a considerable crude stockpile and is swiftly electrifying its economy, but hundreds of millions of drivers who still rely on gas will likely feel the sting of higher prices.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Luxury, electrified Plug-in hybrid technology also gives the TX a forward-looking edge.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
But electrifying parts of its economy with renewables has reduced its reliance on imports.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 Mar. 2026
China has a considerable crude stockpile and is swiftly electrifying its economy, but hundreds of millions of drivers who still rely on gas will likely feel the sting of higher prices.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Luxury, electrified Plug-in hybrid technology also gives the TX a forward-looking edge.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
But electrifying parts of its economy with renewables has reduced its reliance on imports.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electrify
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But Platner has excited some supporters with an antiestablishment message that his campaign believes could carry him to victory.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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This excites the system, causing the electron to move towards the dots and then tunnel into a nearby reservoir.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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Hudler is also thrilled to see what Howard brings to the broadcast team.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The layout of the bedrooms was ideal for our crew, with us two young families laying claim to the upstairs, my niece and nephew thrilled to be in the only room with two beds.—
Lara Kramer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Electrify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electrify. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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