POWERING Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

powering

verb

present participle of power

as in generating

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Recent Examples of powering The iGen 2200 has no problem powering many of the essential appliances in your RV simultaneously and has 2200 starting watts of power. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 June 2026 Take the examples of the second season of Amazon Prime’s Fallout and Netflix’s first season of Ransom Canyon, which made headlines last year by powering their base camps with solar power. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026 In terms of scale, this means that NFPA 855 covers systems as small as a those capable of powering an average American home for one day, all the way up to the largest systems that can provide backup power for entire towns. — Erin Smith, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025 Capable of powering 1 million homes for one hour all at once, the Waratah Super Battery is meant to stabilize Australia’s power grid. — Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2025

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But for others, due to a growing oversaturation in low-budget genre, both the opportunities to grab money-generating eyeballs and the budgets to make these films have been dramatically squeezed.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
This raises questions about whether DUH’s priority is protecting consumers or generating publicity.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of generating

Verb

Hood is not the only person pushing for a pause on executions in Florida.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
The Associated Press declared Matsui the winner Tuesday afternoon over Vang, a Sacramento City Council member who entered the race pushing for a new generation of Democratic leadership.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of pushing

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Consider mixing and matching energizing snacks, such as adding almonds to Greek yogurt or topping oatmeal with sliced bananas.

— Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026
Trump has been campaigning across the country despite not being up for reelection in hopes of energizing voters to get them to the polls.

— Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of energizing

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When charging, electrical energy forces the reaction to reverse, breaking down the lithium peroxide, releasing oxygen and restoring the lithium metal.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Elsewhere in the first-class cabin, fliers can dine while facing their travel buddy via a large table, which doubles as a workspace with a wireless charging pad and USB-C ports.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of charging

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Malcolm played rhythm guitar, while his younger brother Angus became known for his electrifying guitar solos and signature schoolboy uniform.

— Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2026
The hope is that by electrifying more industries and communities, clean renewable power can replace fossil fuel generation and reduce those greenhouse gas emissions.

— Dan Peck, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of electrifying

Verb

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said after Sunday's come-from-in-front overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals that Schottenheimer remains the Cowboys' coach and firing him is not a looming move.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
The Tigers only had six QB hurries, partly due to Jackson escaping the pocket and firing balls out quickly.

— PJ Green November 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of firing

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Silicon carbide is widely used in applications such as electric vehicle inverters, while gallium nitride supports compact, fast-switching power converters.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
The machine features solid performance for both work and play, and switching it between laptop and tablet modes couldn't be easier.

— Marshall Honorof, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026

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