high-voltage

adjective

Definition of high-voltagenext
as in dynamic

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Recent Examples of high-voltage Returning the vehicle to operation required structural repair, electrical reconstruction, high-voltage assessment, software-aware diagnostics and final validation. — Oleksandr Chumachenko, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 This adaptation looks to deliver high-voltage action and ultra-stylish visuals. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 Investigators believe contractors working near a high-voltage line for power-grid operator Enedis ignited the blaze while using a brush-cutting machine, Bordeaux prosecutor Renaud Gaudeul said. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 The battery needs to last longer, and the high-voltage system will need serious safety testing. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-voltage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-voltage
  1. dynamic
  2. kinetic
  3. spellbinding
  4. enthralling
  5. enchanting
  6. energetic
  7. lively
  8. electric
Adjective
  • The curves work well, giving the stadium a dynamic feel that is sorely lacking at Derby, Leicester and their ilk.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Prices continue to grow higher on the primary side as well, and dynamic pricing and higher fees are two of concertgoers’ most frequent complaints about purchasing tickets.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of dynamic
Adjective
  • In its kinetic war, the US has mostly bombed southern Iran, with more than 1,000 targets hit last month alone.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Sand quantity Every kinetic sand kit includes a different amount of sand.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of kinetic
Adjective
  • Praised for its inclusivity and fantastical take on standardized school systems, the spellbinding story appeals to those who value education and creativity.
    — Kalai Chik, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Ahead, discover Grande’s 25 most spellbinding looks that stole the spotlight on the red carpet over the years.
    — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 31 July 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
  • Hidden among the leafy lanes of Kardiani, the enchanting garden taverna of To Perivoli tis Kardianis captures the slower, greener side of Tinos.
    — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Not only that, but the ever-important paths of totality will include several travel hot spots, making these some of the most accessible and enchanting eclipses of our lifetime.
    — Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of enchanting
Adjective
  • Manzambi is seen as dynamic, energetic, a strong ball-carrier and importantly, versatile.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Thanksgiving always has produced an interesting dynamic with five tall, energetic kids circling for a turkey leg.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of energetic
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  • The sightlines are good and the atmosphere lively, confirming the potential of Plymouth, the biggest city in the country never to have hosted a top-flight football club.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Shipley-Welter remembers when the town was more lively, with open storefronts and a nearby grocery store.
    — Julianna Mejia August 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • The logo pairs yellow, drawn from colors associated with celebration in Tamil Nadu including turmeric and marigold, with electric blue for a contemporary, premium look.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Likewise for Ameren customers downstate, higher electric bills are expected this summer.
    — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of electric

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