as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
a teacher who knows how to energize history lessons with little-known but interesting facts about long-ago people
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Recent Examples of energize
With the sun energizing your friendships and 11th house of community, and Saturn activating your ninth house of adventure, you’re being called to think bigger but also work smarter.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Mike Trautmann Republicans have pretty much had their way in Iowa elections the past decade, but Democrats are feeling energized about potentially turning the scarlet red state purple.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 2 June 2026
Unlike recent contests to lead the nation’s most populous state, this year’s gubernatorial contest failed to energize the electorate.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The cozy yet energized seating with mood lighting makes for the perfect background for a get-together with friends, co-workers, or literally anyone.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Mike Trautmann Republicans have pretty much had their way in Iowa elections the past decade, but Democrats are feeling energized about potentially turning the scarlet red state purple.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 2 June 2026
Unlike recent contests to lead the nation’s most populous state, this year’s gubernatorial contest failed to energize the electorate.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The cozy yet energized seating with mood lighting makes for the perfect background for a get-together with friends, co-workers, or literally anyone.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for energize
stimulate
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One big concern is that screens are intensively stimulating for young people because they are held up close and engage young viewers with things such as fast cuts and colors.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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By stimulating these areas, the program might aid in the initiation and maintenance of sleep.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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“Energize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energize. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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