1
as in aura
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings
many Eastern cultures believe in the significance of life energy in the healing process
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2
as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
for a woman of advanced years, she has remarkable energy
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3
as in fuel
something with a usable capacity for doing work
some of the power needs of the house are provided by solar energy
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as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
I'm so tired that I don't think I have the energy to take another step
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Recent Examples of energy
And so Lagos remains a vortex of energy, pulling in the aspiring and the curious, while somehow sustaining its longtime inhabitants.
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Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
The governor calls that a pretext to shut down green energy.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Fowler, who is impressed with how Matthews-Thomas has come on lately, knows that energy and production will be a big key for the Blackhawks moving forward.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Think about the space that some plants require, and determine if that product is worth that space, time, and energy.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
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Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
The governor calls that a pretext to shut down green energy.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Fowler, who is impressed with how Matthews-Thomas has come on lately, knows that energy and production will be a big key for the Blackhawks moving forward.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Think about the space that some plants require, and determine if that product is worth that space, time, and energy.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for energy
Noun
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Plus crimson auras and tortoiseshell patterns.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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With the back strap pushed forward in relaxed mode (versus sport mode when the strap is in back), Jeanty exuded a laidback aura.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But the proliferation of his branding on government entities shows a brazen vigor at self-promotion.—
Christine Ledbetter,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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Singing is a form of communication used to signal a bird's health, vigor, and fitness to potential partners and to warn off rivals, according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Most areas received little to no rainfall with the recent system, so fuels are expected to dry out quickly.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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While fuel-efficient and technologically feasible, this type of engine cannot achieve escape velocity from the Solar System, but remains a promising method for interplanetary missions.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The experience also reinforced Madsen’s belief in the power of social media.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Mophie's power bank has the functionality of a wireless MagSafe connection, with the convenience of a stand.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Despite its name, the bar operates as a globally minded cocktail destination with equal attention paid to other spirits, along with small bites and an impressive cigar selection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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What’s unique about Tasovská’s approach is that the entire film is composed of Jarcovjáková’s photographs, infusing her artistic spirit into every frame.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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They were first identified using data from the SDSS-IV MaNGA survey, which maps how gas and stars move across entire galaxies.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Archival added that rescue efforts had been hampered by the fact that any sparks created by digging machinery could ignite methane gas emitted by the landfill, per the outlet.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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What’s your team’s greatest strength this season?—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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And that’s all without mentioning a run defense that flexed its strength against the Green Bay Packers, and a special teams group that is facilitating complementary football and more.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The meat will release its juices and then brown while the juices nearly evaporate.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Diets like very low-calorie plans, carnivore diets, juice cleanses, single-food diets, and very low-fat diets are generally ineffective.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energy. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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