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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
This is turning into a strange tournament for Germany, full of duelling energies.
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The poem that precedes it, the Iliad, is a cruel and beautiful work, the ultimate story of war; the Odyssey has its warlike passages, but its central energies seem almost commonplace beside the merciless fury of Achilles.
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David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
On personal Spielbergian projects, Zorro, still in pre-production, had already consumed the energies of five writers and three directors, while Amistad’s racial theme was stirring at once admiration and controversy.
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Peter Bart,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
That has prompted the search for other, hidden neutrino sources, especially those which can accelerate neutrinos to high energies.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
18 June 2026
Nations across the globe are increasingly using renewable energies like solar and wind.
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Alexa St. John,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
What gives me optimism is that so many people still want to direct their immense talents and energies toward research.
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Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
Michals abandoned the idea of becoming an art director and instead focused his energies on working behind the lens.
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Ivan Shaw,
Vogue,
13 June 2026
One of the risks during the instabilities are runaway electrons, which accelerate to relativistic energies and can slam into the walls of the reaction chamber.
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ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The poem that precedes it, the Iliad, is a cruel and beautiful work, the ultimate story of war; the Odyssey has its warlike passages, but its central energies seem almost commonplace beside the merciless fury of Achilles.
—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
On personal Spielbergian projects, Zorro, still in pre-production, had already consumed the energies of five writers and three directors, while Amistad’s racial theme was stirring at once admiration and controversy.
—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
That has prompted the search for other, hidden neutrino sources, especially those which can accelerate neutrinos to high energies.
—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
18 June 2026
Nations across the globe are increasingly using renewable energies like solar and wind.
—
Alexa St. John,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
What gives me optimism is that so many people still want to direct their immense talents and energies toward research.
—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
Michals abandoned the idea of becoming an art director and instead focused his energies on working behind the lens.
—
Ivan Shaw,
Vogue,
13 June 2026
One of the risks during the instabilities are runaway electrons, which accelerate to relativistic energies and can slam into the walls of the reaction chamber.
—
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energies
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During simulated testing and real-world trials, crews reported experiencing up to six times fewer body vibrations than on traditional diesel boats.
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When P-waves start radiating from the earthquake underground, Android phones sense the vibrations, start collecting data and send it back to Google servers for processing.
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But the race to deploy AI has complicated those commitments and sent soaring greenhouse gas emissions, which come from the burning of fuels like oil, coal and gas, and heat the planet.
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Heavy transport, aviation, marine, and long-haul freight need energy-dense fuels, and this year’s jet fuel spike showed why alternatives matter.
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Koval Distillery, Chicago’s first legal post-Prohibition distillery, produces spirits as artful as its bottle designs and Vin312 Winery has grown from its owner’s garage into a full-fledged tasting room.
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The release continues Tamworth’s tradition of creating spirits inspired by the natural world around its rural New Hampshire home.
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The Verdict on Ina and Julia’s Potato Salad I’m grateful that Ina’s cookbook introduced me to the powers of potato cooking water.
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While senior Iraqi officials will attend the funeral, representation from other major powers will be limited.
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Bubblegum pink nails with strawberry auras are fit for a day at the fair.
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These characters have been somewhat thinly drawn despite the vibrant auras of Joy Sunday and Richard Jenkins since the beginning.
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Scenic enough for a bike ride with small time vibes of California at its happiest, Sonoma makes for an ideal getaway.
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Rest in peace, Ser Simon Strong, castellan of Harrenhal, drip king, stealth diva, keeper of the best vibes on House of the Dragon.
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“Energies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energies. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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