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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
Essentially, this is why physicists use miles-long particle colliders that accelerate particles to enormous energies.
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Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
Thomas explained that Libra is a zodiac sign deeply focused on partnership and union, and during this time, those energies are amplified for everyone.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Every show’s got their characters that are sort of the odd man out or the antagonistic energies, and that’s who Rocky played.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The two accessed both of those energies and harnessed them to make the show.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
The radiation observed at the start of the event had a softer photon spectrum than is normally seen in short gamma-ray bursts, meaning the emitted photons carried slightly lower energies.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Quite an expensive alignment regime was required to bend and channel the enormous energies unleashed by fission reactions to human purposes.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
So far, the US and Israel have focused their energies on destroying Iran’s Navy and ballistic missile industry.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Late March tests your ability to hold your frequency and not cave to energies dragging you down.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
Thomas explained that Libra is a zodiac sign deeply focused on partnership and union, and during this time, those energies are amplified for everyone.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Every show’s got their characters that are sort of the odd man out or the antagonistic energies, and that’s who Rocky played.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The two accessed both of those energies and harnessed them to make the show.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
The radiation observed at the start of the event had a softer photon spectrum than is normally seen in short gamma-ray bursts, meaning the emitted photons carried slightly lower energies.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Quite an expensive alignment regime was required to bend and channel the enormous energies unleashed by fission reactions to human purposes.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
So far, the US and Israel have focused their energies on destroying Iran’s Navy and ballistic missile industry.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Late March tests your ability to hold your frequency and not cave to energies dragging you down.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energies
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The vibrations are converted into electrical signals and analyzed using deep learning algorithms developed by Appaji and his team at the university in collaboration with Dozee.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Vital signs, such as breathing and heartbeats, naturally generate low-frequency vibrations that cause the skull to vibrate.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Despite being a major producer and exporter of crude oil, Brazil still relies on imports to meet its domestic demand for refined fuels.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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These 10 Indiana counties grew fastest in 2025, as migration fuels growth.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ancient Mayans later believed cenotes were sacred portals to the underworld, where gods and spirits dwelled.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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Ancient Mayans believed cenotes were sacred portals to the underworld, where gods and spirits dwelled.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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As the lead of the series, much of the contents of its first and second installment have centered around Marie’s mammoth powers of hemokinesis, which came to a new turning point at the end of season two.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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That the threshold, once determined, would enable Victor to keep the death at bay without giving up his powers.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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The film follows a quiet inmate arriving at a violent Indonesian prison with a supernatural entity that kills those with the darkest auras.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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This airbrush design on a long square nail comprises a mix of French-tip auras, clear blobs, and 3D florals for a fun and funky design.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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The governor, who has largely enjoyed an untarnished image of good vibes and sparkling charisma, must now face a reality check.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2026
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These two share a parking lot but offer different vibes.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
1 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Energies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energies. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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