as in stimulates
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 energizes
Their standoff energizes the play, but this jolt of momentum comes a little too late.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Adventure finds allies as sensual Venus energizes your 9th House and connects with quirky Uranus in your 7th House of Partnership, so optimism pairs well with teamwork.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
The arrival of cruise ships – gliding through tight passages between the surrounding islands – energizes the city each day.
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Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
The moon in Aries energizes your sixth house, reminding you that your daily routine still needs attention and care.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Strong storytelling about a legendary life also energizes all manner of licensing and merchandising programs.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
1 June 2026
The emotional Moon energizes your 9th House of Travel, opposing innovative Uranus in your 3rd House of Communication.
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Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2026
Shah’s closest ally (and the person most willing to call Shah on his lies to himself and others) is his cousin Zulfi, a gigantic character who Khan energizes with fast-talking charm, sarcastic asides, and an assessing glare that can cut through anyone’s defenses.
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
The moody Moon in your sign energizes your 1st House of Identity and trines fortunate Jupiter in your 9th House of Travel and Learning.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Adventure finds allies as sensual Venus energizes your 9th House and connects with quirky Uranus in your 7th House of Partnership, so optimism pairs well with teamwork.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
The arrival of cruise ships – gliding through tight passages between the surrounding islands – energizes the city each day.
—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
The moon in Aries energizes your sixth house, reminding you that your daily routine still needs attention and care.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Strong storytelling about a legendary life also energizes all manner of licensing and merchandising programs.
—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
1 June 2026
The emotional Moon energizes your 9th House of Travel, opposing innovative Uranus in your 3rd House of Communication.
—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2026
Shah’s closest ally (and the person most willing to call Shah on his lies to himself and others) is his cousin Zulfi, a gigantic character who Khan energizes with fast-talking charm, sarcastic asides, and an assessing glare that can cut through anyone’s defenses.
—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
The moody Moon in your sign energizes your 1st House of Identity and trines fortunate Jupiter in your 9th House of Travel and Learning.
—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energizes
stimulates
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This hormone improves insulin sensitivity and stimulates GLP-1 secretion.
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Deadheading petunias stimulates fuller, bushier growth and constant blooms, says Funk.
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“Energizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energizes. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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