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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
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.
—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
Invest your energies there, rather than in trying to debate with your mother or inserting yourself into the conflict between your father and this man.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Additionally, new creative directors at major couture houses have brought new energies to their ateliers, introducing more expressive and emotional approaches to fashion.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Managing recording artists for more than twenty years taught me the power of collaboration — that creativity is elevated when energies are combined.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
But getting from the ground state to a full mathematical description of the reaction will be far more difficult, involving calculating energies for a whole sequence of intermediate chemical states.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2026
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
Invest your energies there, rather than in trying to debate with your mother or inserting yourself into the conflict between your father and this man.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Additionally, new creative directors at major couture houses have brought new energies to their ateliers, introducing more expressive and emotional approaches to fashion.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Managing recording artists for more than twenty years taught me the power of collaboration — that creativity is elevated when energies are combined.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
But getting from the ground state to a full mathematical description of the reaction will be far more difficult, involving calculating energies for a whole sequence of intermediate chemical states.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energies
Noun
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Some users report vibrations after 10,000 miles.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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In the 18th century, Christiaan Huygens observed that two pendulum clocks mounted on the same support could synchronize through tiny vibrations.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
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Alternative approaches, such as power-to-liquid e-fuels, also face economic hurdles due to rising electricity costs.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Supporters argue social media fuels anxiety, cyberbullying and excessive screen time, while critics say bans could be difficult to enforce and push young users toward less regulated platforms.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 June 2026
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The railroad got cut to maximize walking spaces while the Haunted Mansion was removed out of respect for Chinese cultural sensitivities regarding death and spirits.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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For more than 48 hours, captain Lillian Zulu had been trying to keep her squad's spirits high despite mounting obstacles.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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The move means the rest of the AI industry will be forced to take heed of the authority asserted by Lutnick, and BIS can invoke other powers if the specific provisions used against Anthropic are contested.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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In an attempt to regain her powers, Lucia accidentally summons a cosmic entity known as Altair.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Punch up your summer manicure with rainbow-bright auras, color-shifting chrome, and vibrant blooming gel designs.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
1 June 2026
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These characters have been somewhat thinly drawn despite the vibrant auras of Joy Sunday and Richard Jenkins since the beginning.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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Together with his assistant Patricia (Kate O’Flynn) and true believer Wyck (Stephen Root), Tom discovers the off vibes originate with a pact between town founder Richard Warren (Hamish Linklater) and the demonic force that inhabits the island.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, and briny feta cheese bring major Greek salad vibes.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Energies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energies. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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