energizer

noun

as in catalyst

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Recent Examples of energizer With eight grams of clean protein packed into each can and zero grams of sugar, the sparkling beverage — made in Fruit Punch, Strawberry Lemon and Peach Mango four-packs — works as a grab-and-go energizer without the chalky texture of pre-workout or a post-caffeine crash. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 Goodwin, 27, was the Suns’ best defensive player and an energizer off the bench. — Doug Haller, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026 Bench energizer Chendall Weaver, combo guard Simeon Wilcher and bruising forward Lassina Traore — the only three Longhorns who see regular minutes off the bench — each made crucial plays down the stretch as Texas (13-9, 4-5 SEC) pulled away for a road win against one of its fiercest rivals. — Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026 Santos had spent the past two games playing exclusively in the fourth quarter as an energizer, but checked into the game in the first quarter against Milwaukee. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026 Simmons was the energizer that got them a 12-point margin in the second. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025 That energizer-style power keeps going and going, even on long climbs. — IEEE Spectrum, 25 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energizer
  1. catalyst
  2. generator
  3. power
  4. activator
  5. stimulus
  6. incentive
  7. driver
  8. impetus
Noun
  • When a catalyst like that hits and the chart is already set up with a base in place, institutions move fast.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The pandemic was a catalyst for the isolation but so was increasing use of social media and technology, experts say.
    — Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of catalyst
Noun
  • British energy companies are on alert after hackers believed to be affiliated with the Iranian regime temporarily shut down a small-scale energy generator last month, The Sunday Telegraph reported.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Saltwater speeds up rust and wear, plants need regular care, docks face storms and tides, and equipment like generators, solar panels, and desalination systems will eventually need replacing.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of generator
Noun
  • The park still doesn’t have power, internet or phone lines after Lala swept by last week, and many of its employees are still recovering from the storm.
    — Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The events have all had a Trumpian flair, featuring appearances from his friends and the aim of showcasing spectacle, Americana and power.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of power
Noun
  • The activator transforms the silicon and aluminum into a structure that will look like cement.
    — Alcina Johnson Sudagar, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
  • The process is repeated for strength and opacity before the nail is sealed with activator and a glossy topcoat.
    — Georgia Day, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025
Definition of activator
Noun
  • What is your approach to writing, in terms of outside stimuli?
    — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The third is to develop novel variations of your stimuli or your benchmark items in order to test robustness and generalization.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of stimulus
Noun
  • The merger threatens to push production further abroad amid an already ongoing exodus, as well as to other states with cushy tax incentives.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
  • When compensation is tied to conversion, the incentive structure can encourage aggressive and off-brand marketing tactics.
    — Ivan Doruda, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of incentive
Noun
  • The male driver and woman passenger reported that the officers smashed the car window during the late-night traffic stop in Phoenix, according to a statement from Phoenix police.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The Connecticut native, a former driver on NASCAR’s Modified Tour, has made a whopping 27 starts at New Hampshire and has more than 2,700 laps under his belt alone in that car – not to mention his stock car experience.
    — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of driver
Noun
  • The Relic chip, of course, is the impetus for the main storyline of Cyberpunk 2077, where V inserts the experimental tech that contains the soul, in effect, of a real person.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The only impetus for any transaction is Berg’s need to comply with league rules for his new job.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of impetus

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“Energizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energizer. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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