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as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
the novel's plot is kinetic and fast-paced, and its effect on the reader is much like that of a surfeit of caffeine
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as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the loft district is the locus of the city's kinetic arts scene
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Recent Examples of kinetic
Kamdyn brought a pink teddy bear, the bear’s tiny beach bag, and a little box of kinetic sand.
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Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
Finding items like the speed-enhancing Pegasus Boots in Link to the Past or the jump-granting Roc’s Feather in Link’s Awakening made the methodical exploration in these games feel that much more kinetic and akin to a top-down platform game.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
As the Iran conflict hit 80 days this morning, Deutsche Bank’s Jim Reid highlighted the truce and ceasefire period of 41 days has now outlasted the 39-day kinetic phase.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 18 May 2026
But, for all of football’s kinetic violence, the energy animating its consumption is primarily potential: the week between contests, the half minute between plays.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
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Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
Finding items like the speed-enhancing Pegasus Boots in Link to the Past or the jump-granting Roc’s Feather in Link’s Awakening made the methodical exploration in these games feel that much more kinetic and akin to a top-down platform game.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
As the Iran conflict hit 80 days this morning, Deutsche Bank’s Jim Reid highlighted the truce and ceasefire period of 41 days has now outlasted the 39-day kinetic phase.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 18 May 2026
But, for all of football’s kinetic violence, the energy animating its consumption is primarily potential: the week between contests, the half minute between plays.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinetic
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The outfield grass was the place to be, not only for those watching the game but also for the host of energetic kids playing soccer in center and left fields.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
14 June 2026
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To get there, the capsule will have to endure a fiery atmospheric reentry at a velocity of 12 km per second—a faster, more energetic plunge than those experienced by China’s previous lunar sample-return missions.—
Andrew Jones,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
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Since the Bankhead and Livermore Cinema opened, a number of popular restaurants – including Zachary’s Pizza, Sauced BBQ and Spirits and Locanda Wine Bar have transformed a once-desolate block into a buzzing culinary destination.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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The feeding ports keep out buzzing bees, while the ant moat hanger will keep away pesky ants, so the nectar is saved just for the hummingbirds.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
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The puppy also stomps its paws and moves around in animated excitement.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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But several attempts are interrupted by visitors, including an animated Crosby.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Dec. 2025
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Vanderbilt now runs the nation's third busiest transplant center, which saved 136 more critically ill patients in 2024 compared to the previous year.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Established in 1924, the Nogales Border Patrol Station is the second-largest station and one of the busiest sectors in the country, covering 27 miles of rugged territory.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The ranch saloon sits across from the open yard—and around the corner and up a hill of long yellow grass is the outdoor rodeo arena, home to lively summer rodeos every week in the summer season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Baltimore is best known for its maritime history and lively harbor, with plenty to see and do, from the National Aquarium to the cobblestone streets and waterfront views of Fell's Point.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Along with vibrant shopping and entertainment options, Sacramento’s downtown has been the site in recent years of violence that required swift police response, including gun violence this past weekend.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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Every year, this vibrant event expands in both its vision and mission, drawing art lovers from all corners of the globe.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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This is undoubtedly a more active trip, with many guests engaging in long, intense hikes or sea kayaking excursions, though gentler paces accommodated those with less mobility.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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About 70 of the bombers remain in service with the Air Force, 50 of which are assigned to active-duty units based at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, and Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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On a brisk downtown Milwaukee evening, dozens of people lifted up their voices in song outside the Federal Courthouse along Wisconsin Avenue.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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On a brisk morning near Beijing’s Bird’s Nest stadium, thousands of people filed into China’s -National Convention Center to hear Baidu CEO Robin Li address his company’s annual conference.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Kinetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinetic. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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