plural energies
1
a
: dynamic quality
narrative energy
b
: the capacity of acting or being active
intellectual energy
c
: a usually positive spiritual force
the energy flowing through all people
2
: vigorous exertion of power : effort
investing time and energy
3
: a fundamental entity of nature that is transferred between parts of a system in the production of physical change within the system and usually regarded as the capacity for doing work
4
: usable power (such as heat or electricity)
also
: the resources for producing such power
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Examples of energy in a Sentence
The kids are always so full of energy.
They devoted all their energy to the completion of the project.
They devoted all their energies to the completion of the project.
She puts a lot of energy into her work.
The newer appliances conserve more energy.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Meanwhile, the critical Strait of Hormuz remains closed, driving concerns over dwindling oil stockpiles and a further oil shock, according to statements from the International Energy Agency, alongside banks and energy executives.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 May 2026
In his junior year, Jeffries, who majored in political science, began devoting the bulk of his extracurricular energies to the university’s Black Student Union.
—Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Tari Eason is an excellent defender who plays with a ton of energy and can be dangerous when his shot is falling.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 18 May 2026
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“Energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/energy. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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energy
noun
en·er·gy
ˈen-ər-jē 
plural energies
1
: power or ability to be active : strength of body or mind to do things or to work
a teacher of great intellectual energy
2
: natural power exerted with force : lively action
work with energy
3
: the capacity (as of heat, light, or running water) for doing work
4
a
: usable power (as heat or electricity)
b
: a source of energy
especially
: a resource (as oil) used to provide energy
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