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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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But even temporarily restoring blood flow after death has raised ethical questions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Smith’s bill would bar trade secret designations for any financial information used in the calculation or justification of insurance rates, restoring the previously public nature of the rate-setting process.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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Dell has now reversed that decision, reviving the XPS brand and shifting focus to expand the PC business's customer base and profit.—
Staff,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
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Just like Rolex, grocery giant Whole Foods Market is also reviving artisan apprenticeships.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Instead of decorative mulch that requires refreshing, Bigham has been incorporating river rock or gravel into flower beds.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Decluttering surfaces and refreshing your closet will also help create a more restful environment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Funny Or Die Approved—In partnership with The Stand Comedy Club, Funny Or Die is resurrecting their legendary live comedy legacy – think the spirit of the original epic Oddball Festivals, back, and blessed by the comedy gods themselves.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder star in the film, which tells the story of a torrid romance between a filmmaker tasked with resurrecting a tired horror franchise and its reclusive star.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
25 Feb. 2026
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Others came to support neighbors and friends who had lost a loved one, or showed up just because community ties grow strong in small mountain towns where people share both the hardships of extreme weather and the joys of recreating outdoors.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Da Realest’s production is much closer to recreating the atmosphere that ruled Flint’s airwaves and blocks this past decade.—
Matthew Ritchie,
Pitchfork,
23 Feb. 2026
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The transportation department created a rule in February preventing states from issuing or renewing licenses to certain immigrants, including many if not all of the 20,000 drivers affected by the judge's tentative decision.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The transportation department created a rule in February preventing states from issuing or renewing licenses to certain immigrants, including many if not all of the 20,000 drivers affected by the judge’s tentative decision.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Some of the most replenishing activities include being social, going outside and getting moving, Mark said.—
Natalia V. Osipova,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Treat your skin to the power of the plum, the ultimate superfood, packed with skin-replenishing antioxidants -- more potent than kale, spinach and blueberries.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Recharging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recharging. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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