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
  • Rosier outlook But the outlook for the second quarter earnings season is more promising, and could be the catalyst the stock market needs to resume its rally, which has stalled since early June, according to Emanuel.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • The purchase reflected Djokovic’s appreciation for architecture as much as real estate, with the athlete sharing that Piano’s work was a major catalyst for the purchase.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 July 2026
Definition of catalyst
Noun
  • Just days after Meta introduced its Muse Image AI generator, the Mark Zuckerberg-run company has done a complete U-turn.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 July 2026
  • Residents arrange for projectors, audio speakers and power generators, Sikh temples and village community spaces become open-air theaters for an evening, and volunteers spread the word from one household to the next.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of generator
Noun
  • Whatever ailed this World Cup, the beautiful game was waiting with its healing powers.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
  • While there is undeniable star power, and an unerring ability to get the job done, England will have opportunities to make a mark of their own.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 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
  • Analysts said the persistence of such underlying weakness also raises the question of whether Chinese officials will turn to more fiscal stimulus to try and boost domestic spending.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • The stutter, in this case, provides a sudden stimulus that triggers the ’keeper to commit to going in a certain direction early, which can then be exploited with a shot sent the other way.
    — Geir Jordet, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of stimulus
Noun
  • The people who did it anyway The objection says courage doesn't survive the incentives.
    — Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • The total value of this incentive is estimated to be $239,192.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
Definition of incentive
Noun
  • Even in Moscow, extraordinary scenes are emerging of cars and trucks lining up outside gas stations, with some drivers waiting for hours with no guarantee of being able to fill up.
    — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The fireworks event is an important economic driver in a year when Big Bear saw less snow than usual during its peak winter months, the travel organization said.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of driver
Noun
  • The impetus for the announcement was the ICE shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas last week.
    — Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
  • Reserves acted to dampen price pressure at the start of the war; now the impetus to refill them as the cold months approach could act to accelerate price pressure.
    — Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026
Definition of impetus

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“Energizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energizer. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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