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as in qi
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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as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
for a woman of advanced years, she has remarkable energy
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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
Sunrun shares have plunged nearly 26% this year and more than 52% over the past year, as traders ditch clean energy names under the Trump administration.
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 30 May 2025
High-level autonomy is responsible for scheduling and prioritizing tasks within a limited energy budget.
—ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
All this Cancer energy will be just one note in a larger harmony, as Jupiter enters Cancer next week and stays until July 2026.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 30 May 2025
However neither a wether delay or a temporary evacuation could dampen the crowd's sky-high energy throughout the night.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 18 May 2025
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 30 May 2025
High-level autonomy is responsible for scheduling and prioritizing tasks within a limited energy budget.
—ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
All this Cancer energy will be just one note in a larger harmony, as Jupiter enters Cancer next week and stays until July 2026.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 30 May 2025
However neither a wether delay or a temporary evacuation could dampen the crowd's sky-high energy throughout the night.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for energy
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It is believed that a women’s qi, or life force, is depleted while giving birth.—
Clarissa Wei,
Bon Appétit,
16 Sep. 2024
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Those with strong qi, who can learn to channel it, make for fierce, skilled warriors.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
5 Sep. 2020
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That offensive stance has stood firm even as the stock market continues to be whipsawed by President Donald Trump’s tariff policies that change on a dime, while worries deepen about the vigor of the economy.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Micro-breaks, even as short as a few minutes, significantly boost vigor and reduce fatigue, though longer breaks have a greater positive impact on performance.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was notified for a possible fuel leak.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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In southern Gaza, the 140,000 litres of fuel needed weekly to maintain water supply operations was not received last week, leading to warnings from local officials of an imminent full-scale shutdown, the UN reported on May 21.—
Sarah-Grace Mankarious,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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While others chase fleeting trends or seek instant results, those who understand and leverage the power of patience may be able to secure more consistent, sustainable and rewarding investments.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Sandman With the power to control and transform into sand, Sandman (his real name is Flint Marko) is a tough opponent for Spidey and his friends.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
30 May 2025
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Then, Mercury and Jupiter both enter your sign (on June 8th and June 9th), bringing the spotlight straight to your aura.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 May 2025
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Like Taurus, Aidan is a romantic at heart and has a tenderness in his aura.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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The altitude of these collisions, the type of gas molecules and the intensity of the energy determine the aurora’s color, which can include anything from green to pink to blue.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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If approved, Missourians would have higher gas bills by Oct. 24, 2025.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
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While there is a public confidence in the strength of the alliance, there are concerns about gaping capability gaps across Europe.—
Ellie Cook — reporting from Rovajärvi, northern Finland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Get together with your planning team and review each person’s strengths and weaknesses.—
Denis Sinelnikov,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Garrett, Allegany and Washington counties are now symbols of neglect, where economic despair has replaced the industrious and seemingly indomitable spirit that had once defined them.—
Daniel A.C. McBride,
Baltimore Sun,
1 June 2025
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As actual spirits, released from their corporeal form, or visions conjured up by the eyes or minds of those who see them—or something else?—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2025
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“Energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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