as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
after a refreshing lunch, we felt energized and ready to hit the bike trail once again
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as in stimulated
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 energized
William Tong, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Marks said voters seemed very energized.
—Rachel Royster
updated March 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
People feel energized because there is clarity on where we’re headed.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
This savory meal keeps her full and energized.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
In a deeply conservative district like the 14th, a small but energized group of voters could have an outsized impact on the results.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Their message cut through the energized crowd that cheered louder and louder with each jump.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Supposedly, that dose of steamy H20 triggers an immediate bowel movement, leaving you lighter, less bloated, more energized, and more ready to tackle your responsibilities overall.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 5 Feb. 2026
Teams feel energized but increasingly unclear about what matters most right now.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
Lewis left their meeting feeling energized.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
This specific form of light, known as Lyman-alpha, is produced when hydrogen atoms are energized by radiation from young, hot stars, creating a distinctive ultraviolet glow that can be traced across vast cosmic distances.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2026
While the primary showed Democrats were energized, the Austin seminarian will have to work to unite the party after a contentious battle with Crockett where the issue of race became a central factor.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Our players are not talented enough not to be ready and be energized.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The party has come close in recent statewide races only to fall short, and any path forward in arguably the nation’s reddest state requires stitching together a broad, energized coalition that holds through November.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
Milan felt energized, with a sense of recalibration rather than disruption.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
They’re becoming energized by the change in mood among an extremely weary fan base that’s been subjected to plenty of losing.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Texas Democrats turned out in numbers not seen in decades for last week’s Senate primary, a surge that outpaced Republicans and signaled an energized electorate heading toward November.
—William Tong, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Marks said voters seemed very energized.
—Rachel Royster
updated March 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
People feel energized because there is clarity on where we’re headed.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
This savory meal keeps her full and energized.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
In a deeply conservative district like the 14th, a small but energized group of voters could have an outsized impact on the results.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Their message cut through the energized crowd that cheered louder and louder with each jump.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Supposedly, that dose of steamy H20 triggers an immediate bowel movement, leaving you lighter, less bloated, more energized, and more ready to tackle your responsibilities overall.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 5 Feb. 2026
Teams feel energized but increasingly unclear about what matters most right now.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Instead of starkness, elements such as area rugs, throws and artwork help make a space feel finished and energized.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
Lewis left their meeting feeling energized.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
This specific form of light, known as Lyman-alpha, is produced when hydrogen atoms are energized by radiation from young, hot stars, creating a distinctive ultraviolet glow that can be traced across vast cosmic distances.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2026
While the primary showed Democrats were energized, the Austin seminarian will have to work to unite the party after a contentious battle with Crockett where the issue of race became a central factor.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Our players are not talented enough not to be ready and be energized.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The party has come close in recent statewide races only to fall short, and any path forward in arguably the nation’s reddest state requires stitching together a broad, energized coalition that holds through November.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
Milan felt energized, with a sense of recalibration rather than disruption.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
They’re becoming energized by the change in mood among an extremely weary fan base that’s been subjected to plenty of losing.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energized
Adjective
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The airport is in the middle of its long-term, $1 billion SDF Next Program, which includes a refreshed concourse, ticketing area and more security checkpoints.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Aside from the diamond seats—which are limited to the two highest trims—I’ve fumbled to find anything to write home about in the refreshed Pilot.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Olson eventually found a substance that did not seem to be hallucinogenic but potently stimulated growth in the cortical neurons of rodents.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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But most of the jobs grew out of the broader ecosystem stimulated by the presence of renewables, the mayor said.—
Meera Subramanian,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Tickets are on sale for the revived Festival of Nations, which is now known as the International Festival of Minnesota.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
11 Mar. 2026
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The revived flight will operate on a Boeing 757 and will feature Delta One lie-flat seats.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The old pals get the jump on the hitmen, and an invigorated Lee later volunteers to help the General in his feud with local liquor magnate Jeremiah Dunmire (Robert Patrick).—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Nov. 2025
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This year’s edition gathers global heavyweights — Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne, Lav Díaz, Kelly Reichardt, Pietro Marcello, Ildikó Enyedi, Christian Petzold, László Nemes and Gianfranco Rosi — alongside an invigorated generation of Spanish filmmakers.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Energized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energized. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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