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
Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Pedro Pizarro, chief executive of Edison International, the utility’s parent company, has said that a leading theory is that a century-old, dormant transmission line in Eaton Canyon briefly became energized that night, causing sparks that ignited the fire.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Like, genuinely energized but also calm.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Jan. 2026
If anything, people are getting more energized.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
City officials eventually confirmed to KDKA, as well as WTAE and WPXI that something had struck the bottom of the streetlight, moving the wires in such as way that the pole became energized.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
The re-energized board includes parents Cheryl Brechlin, Spencer Doty, Andrew Thompson, Matt Schulte, Chris Sieglock and Bow Ruggeri.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles got the early edge, but couldn't contain an energized Sacramento team that never trailed over the final 38 minutes.
—CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
The combination keeps me grounded, energized and able to show up at my best.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The launch of the iPhone 17 family of phones has clearly energized a business that had started to slow.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Widespread outrage over Pretti’s death energized Democrats, with many vowing to withhold their votes for a DHS funding bill unless Congress imposed strict new rules on Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
This dimension, closely related to the Big Five trait of openness to experience, determines whether you’re energized by future possibilities and theoretical concepts or by present-day practicalities and tangible realities.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Notre Dame Stadium crowd will surely be energized as the Hurricanes go to South Bend for the first time since 2016.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
From the start, this has been an uptrend energized by AI.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Rosie Curts, a Dallas public school teacher and Texas American Federation of Teachers member, said seeing union members on the ballot has energized many workers.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
But Wison was energized by Macco’s commitment to art and creativity.
—William Earl, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Teams feel energized but increasingly unclear about what matters most right now.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Pedro Pizarro, chief executive of Edison International, the utility’s parent company, has said that a leading theory is that a century-old, dormant transmission line in Eaton Canyon briefly became energized that night, causing sparks that ignited the fire.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Like, genuinely energized but also calm.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Jan. 2026
If anything, people are getting more energized.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
City officials eventually confirmed to KDKA, as well as WTAE and WPXI that something had struck the bottom of the streetlight, moving the wires in such as way that the pole became energized.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
The re-energized board includes parents Cheryl Brechlin, Spencer Doty, Andrew Thompson, Matt Schulte, Chris Sieglock and Bow Ruggeri.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles got the early edge, but couldn't contain an energized Sacramento team that never trailed over the final 38 minutes.
—CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
The combination keeps me grounded, energized and able to show up at my best.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Your mind and soul will be energized!
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The launch of the iPhone 17 family of phones has clearly energized a business that had started to slow.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Widespread outrage over Pretti’s death energized Democrats, with many vowing to withhold their votes for a DHS funding bill unless Congress imposed strict new rules on Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
This dimension, closely related to the Big Five trait of openness to experience, determines whether you’re energized by future possibilities and theoretical concepts or by present-day practicalities and tangible realities.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Notre Dame Stadium crowd will surely be energized as the Hurricanes go to South Bend for the first time since 2016.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
From the start, this has been an uptrend energized by AI.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Rosie Curts, a Dallas public school teacher and Texas American Federation of Teachers member, said seeing union members on the ballot has energized many workers.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
But Wison was energized by Macco’s commitment to art and creativity.
—William Earl, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energized
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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
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Creative director changes in the fashion industry have been a primary driver of bringing a refreshed vision to brands and reshaping the pre-loved market.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
25 Nov. 2025
Verb
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These channels are tuned to trigger a voltage spike and tell the trap to close only if stimulated multiple times in rapid succession.—
Elise Cutts,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Jan. 2026
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Many contests maintain that the frogs can be stimulated humanely to jump, such as someone blowing on them or clapping their hands behind them.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
26 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Ram, despite a new lineup featuring a revived HEMI engine, saw sales dip 2% compared with 2024.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The third quarter featured seven lead changes, two ties and a revived White, who hit his first three 3-pointers of the game and drew a three-shot foul on another attempt.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Nov. 2025
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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 6 Feb. 2026.
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