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as in stimulating
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
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Recent Examples of energizing
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
For many people, light movement, such as stretching or easy exercise, can be more energizing than lying down.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
For a truly energizing experience, the signature Water Ritual incorporates a dry sauna, cold deluge shower and wet steam with an invigorating scrub, culminating with dips in the hot and cold plunge pools.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
For many people, light movement, such as stretching or easy exercise, can be more energizing than lying down.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energizing
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Desires run deep on April 28, as Venus in Gemini meets with Pluto in Aquarius, creating one of the most magnetic and intellectually stimulating trines of the season.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Key Takeaways Eating a small handful of arugula before meals may gently support digestion by stimulating digestive enzymes, stomach acid, and bile.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That was really inspiring to me.—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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And the band will perform that album’s inspiring and invigorating songs the way they’re meant to be heard, live and in person, on the Congo Square Stage on May 1st.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
21 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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Michael wrote inspirational advice to himself on sticky notes.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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The judging was purely on Aggression, Damage and Control, however the imagination and creativity seen in the pits was inspirational.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Senior pitcher/second baseman Ellie Peck, a Lewis recruit who reached base three times and scored three runs, confirmed that Kuefler’s motivational ploy seems to be working.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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After being released from prison, Belfort became an entrepreneur and motivational speaker.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The riot was a galvanizing event and led to the creation of LGBTQ advocacy organizations like Gay Liberation Front and GLAAD.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
21 Apr. 2026
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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
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 29 Apr. 2026.
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