How to Use energize in a Sentence

energize

verb
  • His rousing speech energized the crowd.
  • You'll feel more energized after a bit of exercise.
  • The team kept the magnet energized in a steady state for about 5 hours.
    IEEE Spectrum, 15 July 2023
  • Howard came out energized in its first home game of the year.
    Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 12 Sep. 2023
  • For the first time in months, Rockefeller and Clark felt energized.
    WIRED, 23 Feb. 2023
  • White Maeng Da Kratom is a potent kratom strain known for its energizing vibes.
    Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024
  • If anything, you’ll be energized around your goals and eager to get cracking as soon as the rest of the world starts responding to emails again.
    Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Dec. 2023
  • Cain energized in his action with 10 points in his first six minutes.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2023
  • Hvar's vibrant nightlife scene is also a draw, with trendy beach clubs and bars energizing the evenings.
    Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2023
  • Playing that one in Brisbane, where Lang Park shook when Kerr came off the bench in the 55th minute to energize her mates, made an enormous difference.
    John Powers, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Aug. 2023
  • While the space itself, clad in bricks and steel beams, feels historic, its state-of-the-art sound system provides an energizing soundtrack for a night on the dance floor.
    Staff Author Published, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2024
  • The image shows streamers and wisps of gas strewn across the Orion nebula and energized by the star’s radiance.
    Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Switching plants and flowers out with the changing seasons will keep this area energized.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
  • The sound was energizing yet intimate, a punk of pure feeling.
    Chris Richards, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Mint is also an energizing scent and can help perk you up during a long travel day.
    Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2023
  • But Kennedy, who ran as a Democrat until October, seems energized by the process.
    Will McDuffie, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2024
  • After more than a season of losing, the chance to play in meaningful games as a Laker again has Davis energized.
    Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2023
  • The tap dancer Ja’Bowen brings his art to the subway platform, where kids learn steps, commuters dance along and his energizing performances are bursts of joy.
    Joshua Barone, New York Times, 25 June 2023
  • Jokic was disgusted by the call, while the call energized Heat fans at Kaseya Arena and sparked a 7-0 run to start the fourth quarter from Miami.
    Anthony Gharib, USA TODAY, 10 June 2023
  • Peridot, a video game from the makers of Pokémon Go, is using AR to energize audiences of all ages.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 9 May 2023
  • This sign is energized by the colors orange, yellow and lime according to The Astro Twins.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 Jan. 2024
  • But the victory of the Taliban in Afghanistan two years ago has energized the Pakistani militant group.
    Rick Noack, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Give them a try today and start feeling more confident and energized soon!
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2023
  • There’s nothing more energizing than a room of queers vibing off of the film, seeing themselves on screen or learning new things.
    Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Oct. 2023
  • But for this season in particular, I am energized by the content, the actors, the writers, the crew, and also the audience.
    Tira Urquhart, refinery29.com, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Gravity and time have had an impact, but he is nattily attired in a sweater and slacks — and energized.
    Dirk Sutro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2023
  • The Bears are a narrow favorite and hope to begin the season with an energizing victory.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The two-hour debate is likely to offer some focus on the issues that energize their campaigns and divide their ranks.
    Susan Page, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The initiative is popular with kids, and teachers say the children come to school more refreshed and energized.
    Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Nov. 2023
  • What are the building blocks of a job that energizes and inspires workers to creative engagement?
    Peter Georgescu, Forbes, 5 May 2023

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