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as in restored
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
that extended vacation completely recharged my interest in my job
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as in revived
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the collision has recharged efforts to make the warning mechanisms at railroad crossings idiotproof
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Recent Examples of recharged
The lithium-ion battery can be recharged in four hours and offers three temperature settings.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Some have used their extra time out of the office to travel or be with family, while others appreciate the chance to rest and return to work recharged.
—Mary Moreland, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
While automatic gear-shifting for bikes isn't unheard of, such setups typically require batteries that have to be frequently recharged.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025
He was initially indicted in Texas district court in January and charged with international cocaine trafficking conspiracy, then recharged in a second indictment in April that additionally accused him of supporting a foreign terrorist organization.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
These will be able to keep the ship going for 90 minutes before needing to be recharged.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Nov. 2025
About nine times more water is leaving the basin than the amount being recharged, according to available data.
—Clara Migoya, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Aquifers could be recharged on modest budgets through flood-spreading and rainwater harvesting that had proven effective in countries like India.
—Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Wool dryer balls can be recharged by washing with hot water, boiling, or exposure to sunlight.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Some have used their extra time out of the office to travel or be with family, while others appreciate the chance to rest and return to work recharged.
—Mary Moreland, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
While automatic gear-shifting for bikes isn't unheard of, such setups typically require batteries that have to be frequently recharged.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025
He was initially indicted in Texas district court in January and charged with international cocaine trafficking conspiracy, then recharged in a second indictment in April that additionally accused him of supporting a foreign terrorist organization.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
These will be able to keep the ship going for 90 minutes before needing to be recharged.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Nov. 2025
About nine times more water is leaving the basin than the amount being recharged, according to available data.
—Clara Migoya, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Aquifers could be recharged on modest budgets through flood-spreading and rainwater harvesting that had proven effective in countries like India.
—Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Wool dryer balls can be recharged by washing with hot water, boiling, or exposure to sunlight.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recharged
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Northbound traffic has been restored, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation, but southbound lanes remain closed.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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In August 2024, Delvey's access to social media was also restored, and her house arrest was extended to a much larger radius.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Glencore and Rio Tinto revived merger talks that would create the world’s largest mining company, as global demand surges for metals and minerals key to the energy transition and AI infrastructure buildout.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ben Johnson — with intellect, a bare chest and a cheesy motto from high school football — has revived the Bears in his first season as their coach.—
Adam Kilgore,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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January is when profiles are refreshed, lists are rebuilt, and targets are chosen for the year ahead.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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While individuals often return feeling refreshed, organizations as a whole can lose focus after an extended period of time off.—
Adi Ignatius,
Harvard Business Review,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rudd has kept up the bit many times over the years, and even resurrected it again this week on O'Brien's podcast, Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Dec. 2025
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And he’s not just resurrected as an athlete; Nick’s sense of self, self worth, and ability to chase his dreams while facing his demons is every bit as remarkable.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
31 Dec. 2025
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But the celebration doesn’t end there as the spirit of the Big Easy will be recreated on the streets of Universal Studios Florida for the Mardi Gras parade.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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For the film’s period scenes, designers painstakingly recreated the home’s first and second floors in a studio, including backdrops that wrapped around the replica windows to reflect the exterior view of the times.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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Netflix announced the fantasy series will be renewed for a third season after the premiere of its sophomore season.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The comedy series was renewed for a third season in July 2025.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
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