1
as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
that extended vacation completely recharged my interest in my job
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2
as in to revive
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 recharge
These signature rings are only as powerful as the will of the wearer and periodically need to be recharged.
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Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
City officials confirmed Tuesday afternoon that water had been successfully recharged into Victor's system after emergency repairs and line flushing efforts.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The actor has no further projects booked and plans to recharge his creative batteries for the rest of the year.
—Ben Croll, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
According the Krafted, that should be enough four full laptop recharges or five smartphone top-ups before the Edge itself needs to be plugged in for a couple of hours.
—Paul Ridden
may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
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Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
City officials confirmed Tuesday afternoon that water had been successfully recharged into Victor's system after emergency repairs and line flushing efforts.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The actor has no further projects booked and plans to recharge his creative batteries for the rest of the year.
—Ben Croll, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
According the Krafted, that should be enough four full laptop recharges or five smartphone top-ups before the Edge itself needs to be plugged in for a couple of hours.
—Paul Ridden
may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recharge
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This was the era of decolonization, when nation-states delivered one-third of humanity from the humiliation of imperial rule, restoring political autonomy and dignity where they had long been removed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Real change begins when communities insist on solutions that restore dignity, stability, and hope rather than pushing people out of sight.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Strong starred in the production of the Arthur Miller play as it was revived in London and later on Broadway.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is seen boosting government spending as part of her efforts to revive growth and offset the oil shock, adding to inflationary trends.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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Four Season Miami's pride and joy is its lush two-acre rooftop terrace, recently refreshed with stylish new chairs, umbrellas, and cabanas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Drain in colander and refresh with cold water.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
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Trump made the announcement in a social media post on Monday after threatening over the weekend that time was running out for Iran to strike a deal or fighting would renew.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Focus on developing a disciplined, ongoing capacity to adapt, learn and renew.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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In just two years since it was resurrected, there’s been solid growth at the Scottish event, with the EIFF25 lineup including 43 new feature films — 18 of them world premieres — plus in conversations sessions with major filmmakers including Andrea Arnold, Nia DaCosta, Jeremy Thomas, and Ken Loach.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Since Drive to Survive resurrected the sport in 2018, the fan base has grown by over 68 percent globally.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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How To Replenish Container Soil To replenish container soil, first pull out any leftover root clumps, leaves, sticks, and other debris.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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While traditional boxes focus on replenishing toys and treats, this subscription focuses on active engagement.—
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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“Recharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recharge. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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