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
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
Make a coaching change, get rid of one of the best if not always the most stable in the game in Pete DeBoer, and keep charging with an energized Glen Gultuzan.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Teams feel energized but increasingly unclear about what matters most right now.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Like, genuinely energized but also calm.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Jan. 2026
Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Jackson particularly energized Black voters in San Diego, said Greg Akili, 77, who used to live in San Diego and was more recently the national field coordinator for Black Lives Matter in Los Angeles.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Power lines were re-energized as of Tuesday night, the utility said in a statement.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Combining whole grains, lean proteins (like eggs or yogurt), fruits or vegetables, and unsaturated fats helps keep you full and energized longer.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
Were they energized and engaged or exhausted?
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
The new signings the Tigers made just before camp energized the entire clubhouse, particularly the other starters sharing a row of lockers in Lakeland.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
When gas gets energized by the black hole, its atoms get excited.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
And though Victoria’s Secret had previously ditched its runway show, Super has re-energized it.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
Make a coaching change, get rid of one of the best if not always the most stable in the game in Pete DeBoer, and keep charging with an energized Glen Gultuzan.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Teams feel energized but increasingly unclear about what matters most right now.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Like, genuinely energized but also calm.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Once the commission has made a final decision, which is expected to happen in August, the project is scheduled to be energized by 2029.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Jackson particularly energized Black voters in San Diego, said Greg Akili, 77, who used to live in San Diego and was more recently the national field coordinator for Black Lives Matter in Los Angeles.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Power lines were re-energized as of Tuesday night, the utility said in a statement.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Combining whole grains, lean proteins (like eggs or yogurt), fruits or vegetables, and unsaturated fats helps keep you full and energized longer.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
Were they energized and engaged or exhausted?
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
The new signings the Tigers made just before camp energized the entire clubhouse, particularly the other starters sharing a row of lockers in Lakeland.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
When gas gets energized by the black hole, its atoms get excited.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
And though Victoria’s Secret had previously ditched its runway show, Super has re-energized it.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energized
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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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Turn mealtime into braintime with this interactive puzzle toy that keeps dogs engaged, entertained and mentally stimulated.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Among the best places to visit in Puerto Rico are its rare bioluminescent bays, where the water appears to glow at night thanks to microscopic organisms that are stimulated by movement.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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The next front in the revived 2026 budget battle could be back in the City Council, where an aldermanic majority has cried foul over Johnson splitting in half an advance payment to the city’s woefully underfunded public pensions — a major sticking point in last year’s negotiations.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 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 26 Feb. 2026.
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