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as in dynamic
having active strength of body or mind
a lifelong fitness fanatic, he remained energetic well into his 80s
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as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
trying to find the right music for an energetic aerobics routine
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as in vigorous
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
the salesperson gave us an energetic sales pitch, talking excitedly about the amazing features of this year's cars
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Recent Examples of energetic
Fans may soon see the return of the energetic and unpredictable Juice Robinson to AEW programming.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The eccentric technology billionaire has become widely known over the years for his energetic interviews and flowing shareholder letters that often incorporate philosophy, ethics and unconventional language.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 May 2025
Rubio has demonstrated a close relationship with the president even amid chaos and confrontation with some of the president’s most ambitious and energetic allies.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 1 May 2025
Mariah, an energetic publicity executive in Oregon also described herself as an introverted extrovert, had a passion for self-exploration and chose work different from everyone else in her family.
—Jessie Rosen, People.com, 3 May 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The eccentric technology billionaire has become widely known over the years for his energetic interviews and flowing shareholder letters that often incorporate philosophy, ethics and unconventional language.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 May 2025
Rubio has demonstrated a close relationship with the president even amid chaos and confrontation with some of the president’s most ambitious and energetic allies.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 1 May 2025
Mariah, an energetic publicity executive in Oregon also described herself as an introverted extrovert, had a passion for self-exploration and chose work different from everyone else in her family.
—Jessie Rosen, People.com, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for energetic
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Additionally, Canada Post is proposing a dynamic routing model for its urban unit, in which where routes are planned and optimized daily to align workloads, prevent the overburdening of employees with volumes and create more predictable service for customers.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 May 2025
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Even though he is getting upstaged by Judge just a bit, Crow-Armstrong is having a dynamic season for the Chicago Cubs; one that will probably earn him a healthy contract extension this offseason.—
Jared Wyllys,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Insects, much like their human counterparts, are more lively in the spring and summer when the weather is warmer.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
20 May 2025
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Book Club with the Rancho Santa Fe Librarians Wednesday, May 28, from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Join us for a lively discussion at the Senior Center of American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Carroll Gardens has been swept up in the vigorous market for Brooklyn townhouses in general — contract signings were up 11 percent last year, according to Serhant.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
8 May 2025
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Despite vigorous opposition from Congressional Democrats and conservation groups, the House Natural Resource Committee early this morning approved a budget bill that includes a provision to sell thousands of acres of federal land in Nevada and Utah.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
7 May 2025
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Sephora has effectively implemented this by building a robust online community.—
Erik Huberman,
Rolling Stone,
21 May 2025
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But Pruitt, who had met Cameron while planning a documentary about him, helped launch a virtual museum—a robust online site with more than 3,700 pages frequented by international scholars—and finally opened a brick-and-mortar location on the original site in 2022.—
Elaine Glusac,
AFAR Media,
21 May 2025
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Police may switch from active pursuit when the driver is speeding or behaving erratically.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Transfer portal Campbell hasn’t written much about the portal, and Texas Tech has been an active user in recent years.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The 82-year-old was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, the second most common cancer among men, with 1 in 8 being diagnosed in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Nonprofits focused on such issues could be seen as antagonistic to the company’s aggressive commercialization efforts.—
Hayden Field,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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But against one of the most powerful lineups in the nation, the Bearcats fell short of their expectations.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
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Climate change means new hurricane threats Climate change makes powerful storms more common, in part because sea surface temperatures are abnormally high in the part of the Atlantic where hurricanes form, and in the Gulf of Mexico where many hurricanes gather strength before hitting land.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
22 May 2025
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The newcomer enrolled in tap classes, and trained fastidiously with associate choreographer Rachelle Rak, figuring out how an animated siren might walk and stand.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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This is her opportunity to step up into a more prominent role, and the quiet ONO is disappearing in favor of this, more animated and aggressive version.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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“Energetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energetic. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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