energies

noun

Definition of energiesnext
plural of energy
1
as in spirits
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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“Energies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energies. Accessed 1 Feb. 2023.

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