energies

plural of energy
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as in vibrations
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings many Eastern cultures believe in the significance of life energy in the healing process

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as in fuels
something with a usable capacity for doing work some of the power needs of the house are provided by solar energy

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Recent Examples of energies Roger Pielke Fossil energies took a big hit and for the first time since 2010, fossil fuel production did not increase worldwide. Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 The observation therefore challenges existing ideas about how Galactic objects accelerate cosmic rays to extreme energies. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026 For instance, in your birth chart — which is equivalent to a screenshot of the sky the day you were born, and a map of celestial energies essentially shaping your personality and experiences in this lifetime — there are 12 astrological houses. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 Instead, the team used the belt crossing as a proxy, since its proton energies roughly overlap with those present during a typical storm. Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026 The stone is believed to have powerful energies that can help cleanse the blood, improve circulation, and boost overall vitality. Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026 Woolf, who desired a palate cleanser after finishing her experimental novel The Waves, focused her energies on the life story of the poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s cocker spaniel. Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 Piñón also proposes the use of renewable energies, such as solar, and producing ethanol from sugarcane, as Brazil does. Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 What amazing power and authority are imparted to us by divine Mind, bestowing the understanding that we are composed of and express the divine energies of God, Love. Leslie Revilock, Christian Science Monitor, 20 July 2026
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  • Some art experts have expressed concern that vibrations from the track construction and race itself could damage the artifacts inside.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The MagneDrive system uses magnetic induction for silent, high-torque rotation, isolating the platter from motor vibrations and eliminating belts.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • Potential applications from sensors to solar fuels Chromophores are fundamental components in a wide range of technologies because of their interaction with light.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • This immense borrowing fuels concerns as revenue growth lags behind valuations, and financing strain is already surfacing.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • Dolly Parton made her final public appearance just two months before her death at the age of 80 and was in good spirits at the time.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Alcoholic beverages Wine, beer, spirits, including whiskey, vodka, gin, are all impacted.
    Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • This is viewed as part of his decentralization agenda, aiming to transfer powers in areas such as skills training and select tax authorities from London to local combined authorities.
    , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Quorum Court voted in August 2023 to strip certain powers from the Saline County Library Board and increase the county's direct control over the library system.
    Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
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  • The Boston Celtics’ rivalry with the Lakers gets juice from their contrasting auras.
    Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Connecticut reported 12 clinical cases of Candida auras infection in 2024, according to CDC data.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
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  • The defeat was followed by an ugly postgame brawl that ran counter to the positive vibes Argentina generated in 2022 and has since brought significant punishment.
    Asli Pelit, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • This one promised not only travel-show vibes but, perhaps, a sprinkling of reality TV, another guilty pleasure of mine.
    Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026

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“Energies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energies. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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