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
Sean Gregory, Time, 26 May 2026
The future of relationships can feel energized and unsettled during today’s Libra moon.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Projects taking place near energized electric lines must also comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards related to electrical safety.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Patients often report feeling more energized and more in control of their health.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
People often report feeling more energized and more in control of their health.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Experiment with different combinations to see which snacks leave you feeling the most energized and ready for your next training session.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026
Kansas City’s allure grows As preparation and planning for the candidacy ramped up ahead of a decision that would come in 2022, Kansas City was becoming more energized, visible and appealing.
—Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
Philadelphia looked fatigued and thin against the Knicks, while New York looked more energized by the possession.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 11 May 2026
James Burky, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Strong leaders inspire their teams to stay committed, flexible and energized even in tough times.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Meyer's image reveals the dark equine silhouette of opaque dust for which the nebula is named, backlit by glowing hydrogen gas energized by the ultraviolet radiation of nearby stars.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 May 2026
The Giants energized the Memorial Day crowd in the bottom of the fourth inning when Rafael Devers hit a two-run double, for a 2-1 lead.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
That’s followed by periods of contemplation, energized wakefulness, and, purportedly, a vanishing of withdrawal symptoms.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Kelce, a Northeast Ohio native and longtime Cleveland sports fan, also energized the crowd during the game when he was shown on the jumbotron enthusiastically chugging a beer.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
Pillow is energized by the historical context a client is drawn to.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026
The film had its local premiere the night before at the historic Grand Lake Theater and, rather than sounding morning-after bleary, Riley is energized, overflowing with ideas.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Adjective
Brecka, who is not a doctor, put White on a regimen of supplements, cold plunges, IV drips, and red-light therapy that has left him feeling leaner, more energized, and no longer suffering from sleep apnea.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 May 2026
The future of relationships can feel energized and unsettled during today’s Libra moon.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Projects taking place near energized electric lines must also comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards related to electrical safety.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Patients often report feeling more energized and more in control of their health.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
People often report feeling more energized and more in control of their health.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Experiment with different combinations to see which snacks leave you feeling the most energized and ready for your next training session.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026
Kansas City’s allure grows As preparation and planning for the candidacy ramped up ahead of a decision that would come in 2022, Kansas City was becoming more energized, visible and appealing.
—Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
Philadelphia looked fatigued and thin against the Knicks, while New York looked more energized by the possession.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Verb
The tournament has not only energized the city of nearly 72,000 people in the six decades since its arrival, but also much of Mesa County and the baseball community on Colorado’s Western Slope.
—James Burky, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Strong leaders inspire their teams to stay committed, flexible and energized even in tough times.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Meyer's image reveals the dark equine silhouette of opaque dust for which the nebula is named, backlit by glowing hydrogen gas energized by the ultraviolet radiation of nearby stars.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 May 2026
The Giants energized the Memorial Day crowd in the bottom of the fourth inning when Rafael Devers hit a two-run double, for a 2-1 lead.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
That’s followed by periods of contemplation, energized wakefulness, and, purportedly, a vanishing of withdrawal symptoms.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Kelce, a Northeast Ohio native and longtime Cleveland sports fan, also energized the crowd during the game when he was shown on the jumbotron enthusiastically chugging a beer.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
Pillow is energized by the historical context a client is drawn to.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026
The film had its local premiere the night before at the historic Grand Lake Theater and, rather than sounding morning-after bleary, Riley is energized, overflowing with ideas.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energized
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So the Pep Guardiola era is over, with a domestic double in the bag and a season that suggests a refreshed Manchester City are on the right lines.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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From an all-new band taking over Rock ’n’ Rollercoaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to a refreshed version of the wildest ride in the Wilderness at Magic Kingdom, this summer is a great time for families to visit Walt Disney World.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Turn mealtime into braintime with this interactive puzzle toy that keeps dogs engaged, entertained and mentally stimulated.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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Economic development will be stimulated by large infrastructure investments, but energy and other resources will be strained.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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If the revived 883 Sportster is one, what’s the other?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 May 2026
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But finding Congress members to co-chair the revived caucus has proven difficult, Ilechie told Semafor.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Soaring energy prices and power shortages in Africa, triggered by the Iran war, is leading to public calls for nuclear cooperation and re-invigorated interest in long-term nuclear energy plans, which are underway in more than 20 of the 54 African countries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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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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“Energized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energized. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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