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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
Their costs will fall, the batteries will allow motorists to drive farther without recharging, and the reliability will undoubtedly rise.
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Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
The farm is adjacent to the Cerros de la Carpintera Protected Zone, also known as the Coris Wetland, a vast swath that’s been protected from development for decades due to its sensitivity and role in recharging aquifers.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Employees spent the last few days recharging batteries on the company’s 40 front-end loaders and replacing windshield wipers on snow-removal vehicles.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Employees spent the last few days recharging batteries on the company’s 40 front-end loaders and replacing windshield wipers on snow-removal vehicles, before resting up Saturday.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Employees spent the last few days recharging batteries on the company’s 40 front-end loaders and replacing windshield wipers on snow removal vehicles, before resting up Saturday.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
The park’s karst landscape, underlying much of the Florida Panhandle, supports a rich diversity of life and plays a crucial role in recharging the Floridian aquifer.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
This is due to the heavy focus on energy management required from drivers across each lap, working out when to best use the battery in the cars and recharging it by unusual tactics such as dropping to first gear or keeping the engine at maximum revs.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Prioritize recharging whenever necessary.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
The farm is adjacent to the Cerros de la Carpintera Protected Zone, also known as the Coris Wetland, a vast swath that’s been protected from development for decades due to its sensitivity and role in recharging aquifers.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Employees spent the last few days recharging batteries on the company’s 40 front-end loaders and replacing windshield wipers on snow-removal vehicles.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Employees spent the last few days recharging batteries on the company’s 40 front-end loaders and replacing windshield wipers on snow-removal vehicles, before resting up Saturday.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Employees spent the last few days recharging batteries on the company’s 40 front-end loaders and replacing windshield wipers on snow removal vehicles, before resting up Saturday.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
The park’s karst landscape, underlying much of the Florida Panhandle, supports a rich diversity of life and plays a crucial role in recharging the Floridian aquifer.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
This is due to the heavy focus on energy management required from drivers across each lap, working out when to best use the battery in the cars and recharging it by unusual tactics such as dropping to first gear or keeping the engine at maximum revs.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Prioritize recharging whenever necessary.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recharging
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Crews were still out Thursday restoring power, with a focus on Lake Village and Demotte, which were hardest hit.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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This is in large part thanks to volunteers who’ve dedicated hundreds of hours to restoring the canyon.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Now in New York, he is tasked with both furthering and reviving a pitching ecosystem that last June appeared the envy of the major leagues, only to fall flat on its face down the stretch.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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In Asia, governments from Vietnam to the Philippines are reviving flexible work orders to curb fuel demand, and across Europe, ministers are urging residents to skip the commute to save gas.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Garza said the utility’s conversations about refreshing the plan are a necessity.—
Kelsey Brown,
San Antonio Express-News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The 2026 Studio Display, meanwhile, is an incremental upgrade to its 2022 predecessor, refreshing the ports and webcam features but not much else.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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In a state known globally as ground zero for whiskey and bourbon, two Tennessee distilleries are resurrecting absinthe as a modern go-to spirit for curious palates and cocktail enthusiasts.—
David Cook,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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In a single year, he was named a first-team All-American, won the Heisman and beat his hometown team, the Miami Hurricanes, in the College Football Playoff National Championship en route to resurrecting Indiana’s football program.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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The routines gaining traction right now aren’t choreographed for TikTok — but fans are recreating them on the app anyway.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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How to Make Crab Rangoon Garlic Bread The dish itself is actually pretty simple to make and saves you a lot of labor when compared to recreating a traditional crab rangoon at home.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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He’s successfully advocated for creating new incentives for affordable housing construction and automatically renewing a program that freezes property values for some seniors, heading off big bill spikes from rising property values.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Still, the recent videos are renewing the debate over how quickly driverless cars should roll out in major cities.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Once a niche cause for environmental advocacy groups, the task of replenishing the lake has won support from many strange bedfellows.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Broncos will have to take a hard look, too, at replenishing their offensive-line depth this offseason to grow more Palczewski-types.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Recharging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recharging. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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