POWERED Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

powered

verb

past tense of power

as in generated

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Recent Examples of powered Eco Effort All Maybourne London hotels are powered by 100% renewable electricity, and a solar power farm in Essex is underway. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 Inside, the Ingenieur Automatic 40 is powered by the in-house Caliber 32111, offering a robust 120-hour power reserve—an engineering feat that mirrors the endurance and performance demanded on the track. — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025

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If the measure passes, the costs of the audits would be paid via the revenues generated by the special tax.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of generated

Verb

Earlier this week Iran also pushed back against a statement from France’s President Emmanuel Macron that said France, Oman and others would collaborate on removing mines from the strait.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Falling oil prices and the easing of a commodities crunch have pushed countries — wary of being left exposed by another global crisis akin to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz — to shore up their stockpiles.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of pushed

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Sweden likely booked its ticket to the round of 32 when Anthony Elanga electrified the packed house with a thunderous strike from the area's edge in the 62nd minute.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2026
Presley electrified audiences with his suggestive hip-swiveling, long sideburns, and leather jackets.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 June 2026

Definition of electrified

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Compression socks are a simple fix to improve circulation and to keep your lower extremities feeling energized.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
But there is unfortunately a faction of Democratic progressives who are much more energized by their factional fights than by the defense of American democracy.

— David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Definition of energized

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Two people were arrested and charged with murder Thursday in the 2024 overdose death of a Fort Worth man, according to online jail records.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026
Butler was arrested Thursday and charged with manslaughter, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of charged

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If activated, battery life will be drastically reduced to only a couple of days because the dog's location will refresh every 10 to 15 seconds.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026
According to the authority, Pakistan’s military and civilian agencies activated the Rescue Coordination Center and launched search-and-rescue operations at sea shortly after the aircraft went missing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026

Definition of activated

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None of the ballistic missiles fired at Ukraine on Monday were shot down by air defenses, according to data from its air force, which said 29 ballistic missiles and 18 attack drones had struck 34 locations across the country.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Often, good employees are fired not for poor performance, but due to factors like budget cuts or management's avoidance of critical feedback.

— Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of fired

Verb

Depending on the season, different plants also be switched out among the pots, while a spiller plant, like ivy geranium, or a vine can add visual drama.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
McDonald’s switched from deep-fried to baked pies in 1992, marketing the change as healthier despite the baked version having more calories, sugar and total fat than the original.

— Kimberly Tutuska, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

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