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as in stimulating
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
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Recent Examples of energizing
Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
Mercury is leaping into your 3rd House of Local Chatter, energizing your surroundings with Mercurian vigor.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
Trump is slated to make trips to Nevada and Arizona later this week to tout his tax policies, resuming domestic travel that advisers once viewed as key to energizing midterm voters — but that’s largely been put on hold since attacking Iran in late February.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
The fresh, feminine, and energizing fragrance smells like spring in a bottle with top notes of neroli, yuzu, orange blossom, and jasmine.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
Your 11th House of Community gains drive as ambitious Mars enters, energizing ongoing collaborations while uplifting hope for what comes next.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Xcel Energy confirmed Tuesday that the March 18 blackout occurred as crews were energizing a new transformer at a substation when the equipment failed.
—Brian Maass, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
On April 16, for instance, Mars in Aries will form a supportive sextile to Pluto in Aquarius, energizing your ninth house of expansion and your relationship sector.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
How to Keep the 'Real Home' Look Polished The result of the real home trend is energizing.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
The new series will celebrate the franchise’s enduring legacy, while re-energizing it for today’s global audience.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
Mercury is leaping into your 3rd House of Local Chatter, energizing your surroundings with Mercurian vigor.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
Trump is slated to make trips to Nevada and Arizona later this week to tout his tax policies, resuming domestic travel that advisers once viewed as key to energizing midterm voters — but that’s largely been put on hold since attacking Iran in late February.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
The fresh, feminine, and energizing fragrance smells like spring in a bottle with top notes of neroli, yuzu, orange blossom, and jasmine.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
Your 11th House of Community gains drive as ambitious Mars enters, energizing ongoing collaborations while uplifting hope for what comes next.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Xcel Energy confirmed Tuesday that the March 18 blackout occurred as crews were energizing a new transformer at a substation when the equipment failed.
—Brian Maass, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
On April 16, for instance, Mars in Aries will form a supportive sextile to Pluto in Aquarius, energizing your ninth house of expansion and your relationship sector.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
How to Keep the 'Real Home' Look Polished The result of the real home trend is energizing.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energizing
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The brand promises results in four weeks—we’re talking reduced fine lines, dullness, and dark circles, along with improved elasticity, thanks to collagen-stimulating regrowth that encourages a more youthful appearance.—
Lauren Pardee,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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In mice, researchers have already been stimulating mice with ultrasound.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Don’t miss this opportunity to delight in these innovative and inspiring works spanning diverse regions and cultures.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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Ignore those, and reach out for the inspiring things instead?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After such an activating start to the year, you’re invited to rest, reflect, and reconnect with your spiritual side.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Bill Nighy has joined the starry cast of Morten Tyldum’s Ibelin, re-telling the inspirational true story of late disabled Norwegian gamer Mats Steen, as production gets underway in Norway.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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Kopitar was also voted by the players as the club’s most inspirational player, earning him the Ace Bailey Memorial Award.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Then and only then will Hafley begin to change the cosmetics of the locker room, doing things like putting up motivational signage and what not.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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At times during her career, Close was viewed as an excellent recruiter and strong motivational speaker, but her tactical decisions were easy to question every time her team faltered during big moments.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The January 2023 shooting of the environmental activist, known as Tortuguita, became a galvanizing moment for protests against Atlanta’s police training center.—
R.j. Rico,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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That wouldn’t matter so much if The Dreadful were more galvanizing.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For those looking for something more adrenaline-inducing, this Small Luxury Hotels of the World member is a quick five-minute drive to the slopes of Europe’s northernmost ski resort, Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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The limited animation, built around Xerox-style images of the characters with various frozen expressions, is a little headache-inducing.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Energizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energizing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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