HIGH-VOLTAGE Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

high-voltage

adjective

Definition of high-voltage

as in dynamic

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Recent Examples of high-voltage Backed by the Clean Aviation programme, LEIA is focused on advancing critical aircraft systems and components, including high-voltage power generation and electrical distribution. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026 First, a low-voltage DC generator runs a high-voltage AC inverter, which then channels current through a transformer and finally a voltage multiplier. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 July 2026 This outdoor bug zapper is equipped with a high-voltage 4200-volt electric grid with long range. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026 The company’s electrical system design — transporting electricity from its power plant to substations through high-voltage transmission lines — and nearby trees caused the electricity to arc and spark the fire, the lawsuit alleges. — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-voltage

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Adjective

Simply put, the Chiefs’ offense needs to be more versatile and dynamic after finishing 15th, 15th and 21st in points scored the last three seasons.

— Vahe Gregorian July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
The article concludes that continuous innovation, rather than protectionist policies, is the true key to staying competitive in the dynamic semiconductor sector.

— John Tamny, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of dynamic

Adjective

The guide notes that kinetic strikes come with higher risk of causing collateral damage and impacting bystanders.

— Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Malicious actors can employ UUVs for a range of activities, including intelligence gathering, surveillance, smuggling, sabotage of critical infrastructure, and kinetic strikes, according to details.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

Definition of kinetic

Adjective

Still, this spellbinding performance will be remembered as one of the greatest in World Cup history.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Gabriel Jesus was the catalyst behind Arsenal’s first title race under Mikel Arteta in the 2022-23 season, and that all began with a spellbinding performance at Selhurst Park that August.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 24 May 2026

Definition of spellbinding

Adjective

The romance of Prague is enthralling, from its pretty winding lanes to its skyline of rising spires.

— Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 21 July 2026
Creative players both, this could be an enthralling matchup — and Fery should get the Centre Court berth that British players dream about.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of enthralling

Adjective

Last week, Pamela Anderson went viral — for her lush, enchanting garden.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 25 July 2026
Pool, sauna, outdoor shower Set in the historic center of Marrakesh, this enchanting riad epitomizes Moroccan architecture with its vibrant tilework, stucco walls, and arches.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026

Definition of enchanting

Adjective

Bergé—still blustery and energetic at sixty-eight—flanks Saint Laurent protectively as the two leave their hotel for the ceremony, where the designer is set to receive a lifetime-achievement award.

— Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
As a rookie last season, Watkins established himself as one of the Wizards’ most energetic and physical perimeter defenders.

— Josh Robbins, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of energetic

Adjective

Players have long complained about less-lively balls that force them to swing harder to hit them through the court.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
The pilot sets up interesting tensions between Duke and surrogate father Kingsley and a livelier adversarial role for Pinnock, but Kingsley is gone for the majority of the six episodes (out of eight) sent to critics and Pinnock’s absence is felt.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

Definition of lively

Adjective

Jake Becchina, a police spokesman, officers found an electric motorbike abandoned near the intersection and evidence of a shooting crime scene.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
One control heats the ions by applying random electric-field signals that add vibrational energy.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026

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