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
Averi Harper,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Block the light, protect the sleep and stay energized and fully present for every moment of your trip.
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Sherry McAllister,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Eating oatmeal daily is a simple, affordable way to support your overall health and feel more energized.
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Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
This is the second of two columns focused on Hi-Mount School, a kindergarten through eighth grade Milwaukee Public School that was one of the most energized schools in MPS in the 1990s, but is now a school with low enrollment and low levels of academic success.
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Alan J. Borsuk,
jsonline.com,
12 June 2026
Scentscaping — the practice of using fragrance to shape a room’s mood — is having a moment as homeowners look for chemical-free ways to make spaces feel calm, energized or grounded.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
The debut feature from Guillermo del Toro, Cronos tells the story of an older man (Federico Luppi) who discovers a mystical amulet that gives him a more energized, youthful demeanor — at a cost.
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Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
An energized Mayor Karen Bass galvanized crowds of labor union workers sporting union merch Saturday.
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Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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.
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Sean Gregory,
Time,
26 May 2026
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
That sequence aside, Pulisic's presence energized the American attack and portended well for its next match, according to his teammates.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Voters will be energized by Engling and Bayh in November, Uldricks said.
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Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Hordes of soccer fans wearing Mexico and South Korea jerseys were walking down Olympic Boulevard energized but not alarmed in any way.
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Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
The crowd remained energized long after the match ended, reflecting the tournament atmosphere that has spread well beyond the stadium.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
And feeling strong, energized, and confident is so important to me.
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Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
His reflexive suspicion of causes left him more dismayed than energized by the nascent conflict.
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John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
In just a few days, the station entrance, which has been transformed into a work of art overnight with a couple of fresh coats of paint, has created viral attention, with crowds of Knicks fans stopping by to take a selfie, shoot videos and celebrate a playoff run that has energized the city.
—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Adjective
His endorsement is proving to be a meaningful signal to an energized progressive base.
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Averi Harper,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Block the light, protect the sleep and stay energized and fully present for every moment of your trip.
—
Sherry McAllister,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Eating oatmeal daily is a simple, affordable way to support your overall health and feel more energized.
—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
This is the second of two columns focused on Hi-Mount School, a kindergarten through eighth grade Milwaukee Public School that was one of the most energized schools in MPS in the 1990s, but is now a school with low enrollment and low levels of academic success.
—
Alan J. Borsuk,
jsonline.com,
12 June 2026
Scentscaping — the practice of using fragrance to shape a room’s mood — is having a moment as homeowners look for chemical-free ways to make spaces feel calm, energized or grounded.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
The debut feature from Guillermo del Toro, Cronos tells the story of an older man (Federico Luppi) who discovers a mystical amulet that gives him a more energized, youthful demeanor — at a cost.
—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
An energized Mayor Karen Bass galvanized crowds of labor union workers sporting union merch Saturday.
—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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
Verb
The Americans came out energized in the second half and a Berhalter banger from the edge of the penalty area tied it up 2-2 in the 49th minute.
—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
That sequence aside, Pulisic's presence energized the American attack and portended well for its next match, according to his teammates.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Voters will be energized by Engling and Bayh in November, Uldricks said.
—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Hordes of soccer fans wearing Mexico and South Korea jerseys were walking down Olympic Boulevard energized but not alarmed in any way.
—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
The crowd remained energized long after the match ended, reflecting the tournament atmosphere that has spread well beyond the stadium.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
And feeling strong, energized, and confident is so important to me.
—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
His reflexive suspicion of causes left him more dismayed than energized by the nascent conflict.
—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
In just a few days, the station entrance, which has been transformed into a work of art overnight with a couple of fresh coats of paint, has created viral attention, with crowds of Knicks fans stopping by to take a selfie, shoot videos and celebrate a playoff run that has energized the city.
—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energized
Adjective
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Customers will also notice a refreshed visual identity.
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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.
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Long-term state investment in infrastructure has stimulated enterprise.
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How to handle it By bearing in mind that Gemini is happiest when they’re being stimulated mentally can actually help preempt and address any fussiness.
Adjective
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If the revived 883 Sportster is one, what’s the other?
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But finding Congress members to co-chair the revived caucus has proven difficult, Ilechie told Semafor.
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Antonelli versus Russell in Canada came close, but this season would feel invigorated by a bit of proper beef.
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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.
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“Energized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energized. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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