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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for powered
  1. generated
  2. pushed
  3. electrified
  4. energized
  5. charged
  6. activated
  7. fired
  8. switched
Verb
  • During July’s heat wave, South Fork Wind generated nearly 10 gigawatt hours of power for Long Island’s grid to help manage peak demand.
    — Mark Levine, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • By 2024, Connecticut generated nearly 45% of all electricity produced in New England, more than any other state.
    — Joe McGee, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of generated
Verb
  • They’re not pushed to build real characters, rather than embody safe versions of how people already see them.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Buckingham Palace has forcefully pushed back against the allegation.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of pushed
Verb
  • This one felt livelier across the board, electrified by Antonelli’s youthful exuberance.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The rail line was electrified in 1908, and commuter trains operated until 1941.
    — Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of electrified
Verb
  • Dak Prescott’s four touchdown passes against the Commanders and notching his name as the franchise leader in passing touchdowns has Jones energized.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Talarico's outreach to Black communities, getting people energized and to the polls in November, is also working against some of the residual wariness from voters like Edward Richard, which is applied to most Democratic politicians.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of energized
Verb
  • At the conclusion of the three-day inquest, Lizzie was arrested and charged in the double murder of her father and stepmother.
    — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Last October, investigators with the Vernon Police Department arrested Pietras and charged him with 20 counts of second-degree larceny and 60 counts of intent to defraud funeral service contracts.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of charged
Verb
  • On Wednesday, Canales said that Anthony Tyus III will be activated for the game Sunday.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Gonzalez Reyes then returned to his vehicle and drove away with its police-style siren activated, investigators said.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of activated
Verb
  • And when Auburn fired Hugh Freeze last season, Sumrall emerged as one of the Tigers’ prime candidates.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • After a disastrous 3-14 season in 2025, Glenn fired half his coaching staff and brought in experienced assistants, including offensive coordinator Frank Reich.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of fired
Verb
  • Though initially a proponent of AI data centers, Abbott has switched courses as November has drawn nearer.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Calvin Harris switched the point of attack and fed Luiz right into stride, and Luiz curled one into the far corner from outside the penalty area.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of switched

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“Powered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powered. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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