recharge
verb
re·charge
(ˌ)rē-ˈchärj 
recharged; recharging; recharges
1
: to make a new attack
2
: to regain energy or spirit
3
: to become charged again : to refill with electric charge
Batteries keep our devices working throughout the day—that is, they have a high energy density—but they can take hours to recharge when they run down.—
Patrice Simon et al.
Patrice Simon et al.1
: to charge again
especially
: to restore anew the active materials in (a storage battery)
2
: to inspire or invigorate afresh : renew
Examples of recharge in a Sentence
When the computer beeps, you need to recharge the battery.
It takes about an hour for the battery to recharge.
Take a break to give yourself time to recharge.
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These leaves are essential for photosynthesis, which recharges the bulb for next year’s flowers.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Farther out in the western region of Madonna de Campiglio (where Ski World Cup takes place), Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti is a haven for wellness revelers thanks to its over 50,000 sq ft spa — ideal as a post Games recharge.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
An international research collaboration co-led by UCLA has developed a nickel-iron battery prototype that recharges in seconds and maintains its performance for over 12,000 cycles.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Clearly, the Giants were looking for someone who could recharge the power structure.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Farther out in the western region of Madonna de Campiglio (where Ski World Cup takes place), Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti is a haven for wellness revelers thanks to its over 50,000 sq ft spa — ideal as a post Games recharge.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
An international research collaboration co-led by UCLA has developed a nickel-iron battery prototype that recharges in seconds and maintains its performance for over 12,000 cycles.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Clearly, the Giants were looking for someone who could recharge the power structure.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for recharge
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“Recharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recharge. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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