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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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 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
The lithium-ion battery can be recharged in four hours and offers three temperature settings.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Tucked away on Florida’s tranquil Captiva Island, South Seas is a retreat where the entire family can recharge — and our new Captiva Landing takes things to the next level.
—South Seas, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Recharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recharge. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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