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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
This power bank from Citicr provides up to three full charges and can charge your phone while the battery pack itself is recharging.
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Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
The system is sealed in a solid-state architecture and is designed for applications where replacing or recharging batteries is not practical.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2026
The weekend is for recharging, relaxing, and generally unwinding, right?
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
Additionally, recharging the chargers using in-seat power will not be permitted.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Other agencies are recharging aquifers at dozens of sites across California and are building more facilities to replenish groundwater.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Yet there wasn't time for the Boilermakers to even change out of their jerseys, much less think about recharging and recovering, before seeing their names in the March Madness bracket.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
But the governing body denied the push to loosen up the rules around recharging the battery on the formation lap.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The new lounge will include zones for relaxing, dining, working, and recharging, blending style, comfort, and function to reflect Austin’s vibrant spirit.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
The system is sealed in a solid-state architecture and is designed for applications where replacing or recharging batteries is not practical.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2026
The weekend is for recharging, relaxing, and generally unwinding, right?
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
Additionally, recharging the chargers using in-seat power will not be permitted.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Other agencies are recharging aquifers at dozens of sites across California and are building more facilities to replenish groundwater.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Yet there wasn't time for the Boilermakers to even change out of their jerseys, much less think about recharging and recovering, before seeing their names in the March Madness bracket.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
But the governing body denied the push to loosen up the rules around recharging the battery on the formation lap.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The new lounge will include zones for relaxing, dining, working, and recharging, blending style, comfort, and function to reflect Austin’s vibrant spirit.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recharging
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The agreements under discussion are expected to focus on stabilizing existing production rather than rapidly expanding it, with an emphasis on rehabilitating fields, improving refining capacity and restoring the country’s fragile power grid — a critical constraint on energy operations.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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In addition to his support of local economic development, his priorities are public safety, decreasing homelessness and restoring a sense of community to Linda, according to his campaign website.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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But with a sequel to dissect and an audience primed for this kind of analysis, the larger conversation around villainy is worth reviving.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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But Anne Hathaway reviving an actual movie costume from 2006?—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
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This short-term focus has contributed to little evolution within Villa’s strongest XI, and there is a growing case that his squad needs refreshing in the summer.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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McDonald's is refreshing its drink menu.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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And in parallel, the Russian government has been resurrecting the ghosts of the Soviet past.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Today’s conservatives are resurrecting the positions that Reynolds and his allies in the 1980s could not muscle past the internal GOP opposition in Congress and the Cabinet.—
Ronald Brownstein,
Twin Cities,
26 Apr. 2026
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Vanity Fair spoke with the costume designer for the movie, Marci Rodgers, who had the heavy task of recreating Jackson’s world through fashion.—
Kia D. Goosby,
Vanity Fair,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fuqua even shot an entire action sequence recreating the infamous 1993 raid on Neverland Ranch, which culminated in police officers strip-searching Jackson and examining his genitals to compare them with Chandler’s description.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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Instead of renewing the contract with SymSoft Solutions, officials decided to use a similar tool provided by Amazon Web Services, which was part of a larger contract CDTFA already had, a department spokesperson said.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Western Texas Intermediate crude futures are selling for $103 a barrel Friday, renewing concern about an inflation shock, which could push interest rates higher.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Electrolyte Drinks With Added Sugar Electrolyte drinks and powders are popular for replenishing fluids after exercise or in hot weather.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2026
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First observed in 1970, Earth Day is held annually on April 22 and now includes events in more than 190 countries aimed at protecting and replenishing the planet.—
Julianna Lozada,
Daily News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Recharging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recharging. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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