powered

Definition of powerednext
past tense of power

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Recent Examples of powered 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
Verb
  • This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.
    USA Today staff, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
  • This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
    Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his royal title in October 2025 and pushed out of his vast home at Royal Lodge after reports of his association with Epstein hit a fever pitch.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
  • YouTube pushed back on addiction claims YouTube wasn’t originally part of the lawsuit; Kaley and her mother decided to add it after learning about the platform’s addictive qualities, Lanier said.
    CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • As vehicles become increasingly software-defined and electrified, EMB systems are emerging as a cornerstone of next-generation braking, widely viewed by engineers as one of the most advanced and complete solutions for how cars should stop.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Hisatsune was at 5 under after two birdies on the front nine, then electrified the rowdy crowds by going 6 under in a five-hole stretch — highlighted by his chip-in at 17 — to reach 11-under 131.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In addition to the heated outdoor infinity pool and whirlpool with expansive mountain views, there is a hydrotherapy area with a sauna and hammam, as well as an ice bath to get energized.
    Maddalena Fossati, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Jonny Diamond, our fearless editor, has been energized this week by our comrades in Minneapolis.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • On Wednesday, 18-year-old McKenna was charged with four counts by the State College Police Department after an altercation on January 31, according to court documents.
    Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Cops quickly determined the 42-year-old suspect was drunk behind the wheel and charged him with driving while intoxicated.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • She was accused on Monday of having accidentally activated a website for a future campaign to lead the Labour Party.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Squirrel-proof bird feeders have openings that squirrels cannot reach into and, in some cases, they're activated by a bird landing on them.
    Heather Bien, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Payne intentionally fired four rounds at 25-year-old Kierra Lane, killing her at her Covington home with the pair's children present, prosecutors said at trial.
    Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2026
  • First, the publication appears to have fired its audience without acquiring a new one.
    Ben Smith, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • California saw 73% of renewing members who switched plans move to a bronze plan, up from 27% at the same time last year, the State Marketplace Network reported.
    Julie Appleby, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Alexander Bublik, who switched through a similar mechanism, cracked the men’s top 10 for the first time last month.
    James Hansen, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026

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“Powered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powered. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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