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verb

past tense of energize

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Recent Examples of energized
Adjective
Polls show Democratic voters are far more energized about these midterms than Republicans. Tamara Keith, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026 But without an energized base, Republicans don’t stand a chance, said longtime pollster Frank Luntz. Zac Anderson, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 The format translates to an energized intimacy, enhanced by months of workshopping the story together with the one professional actor, Reem Amer, seamlessly inserted in the family bosom. Jay Weissberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026 This strategy reflects a growing trend where AI companies directly fund new infrastructure to secure compute, turning the scarce asset into an energized megawatt under their control, despite inherent construction and delivery risks. Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 About 37,000 customers across the Truckee and North Lake Tahoe region were without power Saturday night after transmission lines were de-energized due to the Hawk Fire in Nevada. Brandon Downs, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 Induction happens when electromagnetic fields cause power on energized lines to jump to nearby idle equipment. Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Reid said the job keeps him energized, and moments given to considering what may come after football quickly fade. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 The energy in the air in August and September is decidedly more energized than the slow days of summer, which calls for a bold manicure to match. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
Designers appeared to be energized about their upcoming fashion shows and New York, in general. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 The allegations, which Netanyahu denies, have energized his domestic opponents, some of whom are viewed more favorably in Abu Dhabi, ahead of critical Israeli elections next month; polls show the prime minister appears to be losing ground. Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Could this be the secret to pushing through your workout energized and focused, and seeing real results? Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2026 Drinking water throughout the day is important for staying hydrated, energized, and focused. Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2026 The passionate, personable Sumrall clearly had the fan base energized Saturday night. Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 The score energized Eagles fans and fueled optimism surrounding the program. Raul Avila, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026 The Associated Press HONG KONG -- Chinese markets are booming with new public stock offerings, energized by the craze for artificial intelligence and other advanced technology and a growing preference to list shares in Hong Kong and Shanghai. ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 Montreal was in 14th place in the East but had been energized by the arrival of Chilean star Alexis Sanchez. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energized
Adjective
  • Now in their second generation, the Bose QC Headphones have received a refreshed industrial design with new and modern styling.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The refreshed schedule on Love’s page shows 11 concerts slated for this fall or next year.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • Throughout Milo's healing, Haarburger sought ways to keep him entertained and mentally stimulated.
    Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • So the majority of product [is] stimulated by patient interaction, and the hero product has to be the Polish.
    Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Organizers say the revived Classic has generated more than $500,000 in scholarships while incorporating HBCU cultural events, bands, educational programming and community initiatives throughout the weekend.
    D’Joumbarey A. Moreau, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
  • As a result of the investment, the company moved the production of the Dakota to an assembly plant in Toledo and granted Belvidere the Jeep Compass and the revived Cherokee.
    Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Maxo sounds invigorated, finding the middle ground between Personification’s slack delivery and the tonal pliability that made Brandon Banks and Weight of the World so immediate.
    Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026
  • Antonelli versus Russell in Canada came close, but this season would feel invigorated by a bit of proper beef.
    Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 23 June 2026

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“Energized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energized. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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