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as in restores
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 revives
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 recharges
Play bravely so joy recharges your creative core.
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Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
These leaves are essential for photosynthesis, which recharges the bulb for next year’s flowers.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
An international research collaboration co-led by UCLA has developed a nickel-iron battery prototype that recharges in seconds and maintains its performance for over 12,000 cycles.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
The 12-volt, 15,000-mAh battery lasts up to 10 hours on a low mode and recharges with a Type-C USB cable.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
How Aura moves and recharges on its own Movement is a big part of Aura's role in the home.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
But the aquifer is particularly vulnerable to depletion and only recharges a few inches every year, one study estimated.
—Kayla Branch, The Frontier, 12 Jan. 2026
The creators claim that its 10,000-mAh battery recharges from flat to 80% in 24 minutes, with the robot returning to the dock to empty and charge on longer jobs.
—New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2025
The battery lasts for up to 40 minutes and recharges quickly.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
These leaves are essential for photosynthesis, which recharges the bulb for next year’s flowers.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
An international research collaboration co-led by UCLA has developed a nickel-iron battery prototype that recharges in seconds and maintains its performance for over 12,000 cycles.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
The 12-volt, 15,000-mAh battery lasts up to 10 hours on a low mode and recharges with a Type-C USB cable.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
How Aura moves and recharges on its own Movement is a big part of Aura's role in the home.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
But the aquifer is particularly vulnerable to depletion and only recharges a few inches every year, one study estimated.
—Kayla Branch, The Frontier, 12 Jan. 2026
The creators claim that its 10,000-mAh battery recharges from flat to 80% in 24 minutes, with the robot returning to the dock to empty and charge on longer jobs.
—New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2025
The battery lasts for up to 40 minutes and recharges quickly.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recharges
Verb
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Real rest restores your balance and brightens future choices.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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Barbs, in that telling, restores Lockhart’s relevance.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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And for the theatrical exhibition business, any merger revives concerns about an even greater decrease in films headed to theaters — particularly if the winning bidder is Netflix.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Petrosian’s presence revives the murkiness of Russia’s participation.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Nothing refreshes a bedroom as quickly as a new coat of paint.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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When Billboard refreshes its rankings in a few days, Megadeth will almost certainly launch within the top 10 on multiple rosters.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In The Geomagician, fossil hunter Mary instead accidentally resurrects a baby pterosaur—and refuses to hand it over to the Geomagical Society of London, despite her desperation to join the all-male organization.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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Cross the river and Williamsburg’s Bedford Avenue corridor resurrects the old Barneys edit.—
Paul Jebara,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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The old-school charm inside the small restaurant recreates the feeling of dining in your grandmother’s kitchen, with bentwood chairs, mismatched dishes and big platters of rib-sticking dishes being passed around crowded tables.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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In a studio in Accra, Perfectual Linnan, a fashion designer and founder of Roots by Linnan, recreates the fugu fabric into jackets, trousers and tops designed for everyday wear.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, which lets enrollees spread costs into monthly installments rather than paying in full at the pharmacy, now automatically renews for 2026 unless the enrollee opts out.—
Allison Palmer
March 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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Venus cooperating with Jupiter renews your confidence in your skills.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Santorini Grape Velvet Skin Drink is a luxurious face oil that blurs imperfections, smooths texture and replenishes skin with hydration.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The travel-size body wash, body oil, and body lotion are powered by undaria seaweed, an antioxidant-rich ingredient that replenishes the moisture barrier and smooths texture.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Notably, plasma is in great supply in your bloodstream and regenerates quickly in healthy adults.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Sperm regenerates every 74 days—whereas women are born with all their eggs—meaning men can have a real impact on their sperm quality with healthier habits.—
Rachel Hosie,
SELF,
16 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Recharges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recharges. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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