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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
Top 5 Can’t Miss Catch some R&R at Canyon Ranch Lenox, where the spa and extensive wellness offerings make recharging feel effortless.
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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
The weekend is for recharging, relaxing, and generally unwinding, right?
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 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
The researchers have developed a new lithium-metal battery technology capable of powering an electric vehicle for 800 km (497 miles) on a single charge and recharging in just 12 minutes.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Initial storms brought both relief and destruction, with heavy rainfall recharging soil and filling stock ponds, while also flooding roads and low-lying areas.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Biden's plan focused on installing chargers on interstates and major highways, easing concerns about recharging during road trips.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
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
The weekend is for recharging, relaxing, and generally unwinding, right?
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 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
The researchers have developed a new lithium-metal battery technology capable of powering an electric vehicle for 800 km (497 miles) on a single charge and recharging in just 12 minutes.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Initial storms brought both relief and destruction, with heavy rainfall recharging soil and filling stock ponds, while also flooding roads and low-lying areas.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Biden's plan focused on installing chargers on interstates and major highways, easing concerns about recharging during road trips.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recharging
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The International Classic Film Market (MIFC), the world’s only market dedicated to restoring and promoting heritage films, returns to Lyon alongside the Lumière Film Festival for its 13th edition expected to draw a record number of participants.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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And, restoring and maintaining the health of Florida’s 1,100 springs will require further study to tailor appropriate interventions to each one.—
Christopher F. Meindl,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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In those early days, survival was top of mind, which then gradually shifted to reviving tourism —a focus that has led to this haven's current state.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Militaries are reviving old tactics with new technology, using decoys to confuse enemies and protect real weapons.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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But in recent years, the retailer has added actual homes to its inventory, listing and regularly refreshing a selection of tiny homes that are easy to assemble and the perfect places to start your life without a landlord.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Bunce has played a leading role in refreshing the blueprint heading into this campaign.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Right off the heels of announcing Goop’s new clothing line, Gwyneth Paltrow has decided to join celebrities like Emma Stone, Renée Zellweger, and Sarah Jessica Parker in resurrecting capri pants.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Finally, the Seaside Company and Ensemble Investments poured $100 million into resurrecting this beautiful beachfront hotel.—
Jackie Bryant,
AFAR Media,
23 Sep. 2025
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That process of recreating the set took only about an hour, which gave Cameron the freedom for easy reshoots and pickup lines.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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Forte_Forte staged a fancy presentation recreating a Parisian boudoir, replete with towers of Champagne cups and highly photogenic sweet treats.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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During the Bears’ 0-2 start last month, Stevenson struggled in pass coverage, renewing concerns about his ability to reach his next developmental checkpoint.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The fee will apply whether the driver is being issued a license for the first time or renewing their license.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Johnston's budget plan also calls for officials to begin replenishing the city's reserves, including adding $4 million to the rainy-day fund next year.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to the brand, this weightless leave-in treatment delivers up to 72 hours of replenishing moisture thanks to pomegranate seed oil and sunflower seed oil, which nourish and smooth the strands without weighing them down.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Recharging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recharging. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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