1
as in restoring
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 reviving
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 recharging
Much like other sporting prodigies, such as US tennis star Amanda Anisimova, Su spent the ensuing months recharging his batteries.
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
ChargePoint Express Grid locations will host these 600 kW charging stations, capable of recharging passenger EVs in as little as 10 minutes.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
ChargePoint Express Grid locations will host these 600 kW charging stations, capable of recharging passenger EVs in as little as 10 minutes.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
All the underground growth is recharging a root system that was likely taxed during the heat and limited moisture of summer.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Top 5 Can’t Miss Catch some R&R at Canyon Ranch Lenox, where the spa and extensive wellness offerings make recharging feel effortless.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
The battery life gives up to five hours of listening time on a single charge, and up to 30 hours on-the go by recharging them in the case, which was redesigned to be 10% smaller with USB-C charging capabilities.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
These features prevent runoff–which can carry pollutants–while recharging local groundwater supplies which in many places is being used up faster than it’s being replenished.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Wells for draining stormwater or otherwise recharging aquifers are by far the most common in Arizona.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
ChargePoint Express Grid locations will host these 600 kW charging stations, capable of recharging passenger EVs in as little as 10 minutes.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
ChargePoint Express Grid locations will host these 600 kW charging stations, capable of recharging passenger EVs in as little as 10 minutes.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
All the underground growth is recharging a root system that was likely taxed during the heat and limited moisture of summer.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Top 5 Can’t Miss Catch some R&R at Canyon Ranch Lenox, where the spa and extensive wellness offerings make recharging feel effortless.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
The battery life gives up to five hours of listening time on a single charge, and up to 30 hours on-the go by recharging them in the case, which was redesigned to be 10% smaller with USB-C charging capabilities.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
These features prevent runoff–which can carry pollutants–while recharging local groundwater supplies which in many places is being used up faster than it’s being replenished.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Wells for draining stormwater or otherwise recharging aquifers are by far the most common in Arizona.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recharging
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Binder said restoring trust and stability would be his top priority in San Mateo County.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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And so, with Carol intent on restoring what once was, the fate of mankind rests in the hands of someone who doesn’t seem to like people all that much.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Biden was even less enthusiastic about reviving international economic institutions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The latest beat-and-raise quarter from Danaher is reviving Wall Street's hopes for the stock.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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The spray boasts of refreshing the scalp by breaking down buildup and dead skin without having to do a full rinse.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Journeys is doubling down on refreshing its merchandise mix as part of a larger turnaround strategy — and Nike is a key part of the strategy.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Auerbach's book is genuinely horrifying, resurrecting that visceral terror of 'stranger-danger' most of us learned as kids.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Forty years ago, the Nintendo Entertainment System hit North American shores, singlehandedly resurrecting the video-game market after its infamous post-Atari crash in 1983.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 Oct. 2025
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For the show, the costumes were designed in collaboration with Vivian Westwood, recreating Cher’s tweed look, and Tom Brown designed Dionne’s outfit, as the original costumes are gone.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Fast forward 100 years, and to mark the anniversary of the honeymoon adventure, Mercedes-Maybach PR had the idea of recreating, at least in part, the trans-Alpine adventure.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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Lutnick has said the Administration is even considering taking ownership stakes in big defense contractors, such as Boeing and Lockheed Martin, presumably as the price of renewing their lucrative federal contracts.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Not renewing subsidies for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act would disproportionately affect Republican states, particularly in the South, according to analysts.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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That also includes replenishing food and supplies.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Oct. 2025
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The balm base is also helpful, putting replenishing ingredients like shea butter, mango seed butter, and castor oil to good use.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Recharging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recharging. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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