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verb

past tense of energize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of energized
Adjective
This kind of energized base was even what regime officials were worried about losing right prior to this conflict. — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026 At the concert, Mastodon also appeared as a band pushing past the tragedies, and was re-energized and refocused with a new lineup. — Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 Thanks in part to his new focus on boundaries, Tenpenny’s less stressed, more focused and more energized. — Tom Roland, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026 Auroras occur when energized particles from the sun collide with gases in Earth's atmosphere. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The utility this weekend also de-energized lines around a brush fire that broke out Saturday, prompting evacuation orders several miles south of Lahaina town, the site of the 2023 deadly fires. — Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026 Material play and experimentation are passions of the veteran designer, who only seems to get more energized with each passing season. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 My dad always packs electrolyte packets to stay energized on-the-go. — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026 There, hydrogen atoms can become energized in a way that blocks bluer light and lets through only redder light. — Quanta Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
Naperville North junior goalkeeper Misael Gonzalez was forced to make three saves, but Hernandez’s goal energized the Huskies. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026 His reelection has also energized left-wing leaders abroad, who see his comeback victory as a possible turning point after a series of right-wing electoral gains. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2026 Ghostly blue clouds of ionized hydrogen gas (H II) glow in the center of the image, having been energized by the ultraviolet radiation pouring out from nearby stars, whose winds helped create the chaotic structure of the vast stellar nursery. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026 The tale is energized by the thoughtful performances of Hanns Zischler, as Mann, and Sandra Hüller, as the author’s daughter Erika, who accompanies him while reviving conflicts from her own past. — Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, both bars—one near the entrance and the other tucked away outside—drew a steady crowd all night, with bartenders whipping up espresso martinis left and right to keep partygoers energized. — Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026 The home run and the bat flip energized Cleveland's dugout and the 30,101 fans in attendance at Progressive Field. — Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026 Younger voters were more easily energized by the progressives. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026 There, the psychological story energized a bedroom where the protagonist could barely move. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energized
Adjective
  • This cozy sweater is a refreshed version of the brand’s popular design from the 80s.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Musk first promoted the refreshed Roadster concept at an event in November 2017, and the following June in a series of tweets.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The move stimulated the private sector and accelerated the deployment of EV infrastructure, Vesser said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Issagholyan built out a 24-session plan to course-correct, involving twice weekly visits in which I would be chiropractically adjusted, my jaw cold-lasered to promote cellular regeneration and my back muscles stimulated by electrodes.
    — Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • All of a sudden, Bass was a staggering champion lunging at a revived Raman, who swung and stung and ducked the way only a hungry up-and-comer can.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Charlotte Observer recently spoke to Keogh about his plans for the revived brand.
    — Chase Jordan October 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2026.

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