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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
For instance under the relax are specific recordings for recharging, chilling, unwinding, destressing and traveling.
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Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
But, these political books by Black women authors, recharging podcasts like this and a good-old fashion link up with your people can help to make the journey of finding and staying focused on your purpose easier to navigate.
—Essence, 2 Jan. 2026
This Hot Wheels recharging station features a car lift, a launcher, and a rotating sign.
—Hildara Araya, Parents, 20 Dec. 2025
Road trippers and overlanders can also top it up from their vehicles using the Charger 1 alternator charger, recharging 6 times faster than conventional car chargers.
—New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2025
This swim-friendly fitness tracker goes up to a year without recharging.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2025
Much like other sporting prodigies, such as US tennis star Amanda Anisimova, Su spent the ensuing months recharging his batteries.
—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
Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
But, these political books by Black women authors, recharging podcasts like this and a good-old fashion link up with your people can help to make the journey of finding and staying focused on your purpose easier to navigate.
—Essence, 2 Jan. 2026
This Hot Wheels recharging station features a car lift, a launcher, and a rotating sign.
—Hildara Araya, Parents, 20 Dec. 2025
Road trippers and overlanders can also top it up from their vehicles using the Charger 1 alternator charger, recharging 6 times faster than conventional car chargers.
—New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2025
This swim-friendly fitness tracker goes up to a year without recharging.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2025
Much like other sporting prodigies, such as US tennis star Amanda Anisimova, Su spent the ensuing months recharging his batteries.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recharging
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If passed, the Grand Canyon Restoration Act will cover costs associated with restoring and rebuilding the historic lodge.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In a statement, her office said the government was committed to helping residents find alternative housing and to restoring road access, utilities and school activities in town.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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That last-minute development is reviving debate about the extent of state support for Vanke, one of the last major developers to have avoided an outright default after a broader property market slump sparked record debt failures in recent years.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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This, for me, as evidenced by the letter, isn’t about reviving my commerciality.—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
27 Jan. 2026
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Recharging your dryer balls helps remove detergent residue, while also softening, firming, and refreshing the wool’s natural oils.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
18 Jan. 2026
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Tips for decluttering catch-all spaces and refreshing the pantry (and your wardrobe) reduce stress immediately.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Jan. 2026
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Christian Bale and Maggie Gyllenhaal are resurrecting their friendship nearly 20 years after starring together in The Dark Knight.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Feb. 2026
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Looking back on the second season now, what was the biggest challenge in resurrecting this story after a decade?—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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Curious about what opportunities could arise, Ellis took photos of himself recreating Smith's magazine poses, per the outlet, and he was instantly booked.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
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The images accompanying this story show protesters recreating the act at demonstrations outside Iran, not the woman featured in the original viral video.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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State spending has continued to rise since Covid, renewing the need for revenue.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Things took a turn for the worse two years ago when a door plug blew off an Alaska Air 737 Max shortly after take-off, renewing questions about the safety of its manufacturing and put federal restrictions on the pace of production.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Saltwater crocs laze among the area’s wetlands, while pygmy elephants are often seen replenishing themselves riverside.—
Laura Kiniry,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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West said Washburne had done events for him every campaign cycle, and the latest was aimed at replenishing his office holder account.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Recharging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recharging. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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