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as in asking
to set or receive as a price
any shop would charge $100 to repair that thing
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as in imposing
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
charges a restocking fee for returned merchandise
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3
as in entrusting
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to
we're charging you with the care of your little sister while we're gone for the evening
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as in instructing
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
charged the soldier to keep watch over the prisoner
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as in accusing
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
he has not yet been charged with any crime
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as in filling
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
charge a blast furnace with iron ore
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as in attacking
to take sudden, violent action against
plans to charge the enemy's fortification at daybreak
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as in thrilling
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings of
the players are going into this game still charged from their upset victory the week before
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Recent Examples of charging
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
The charging records say the fraud scheme started in 2022 and lasted until her employer discovered it and fired her in August 2024.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Utilities can streamline power connections and expand incentives to make outdoor charging accessible and financially viable.
—Laura Kavanagh, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
The Rove station with up to 50 high-speed charging stalls will be built on a 1-acre lot occupied for decades by the automotive services business Carpenter’s Towing, now closed.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
This best-selling Taygeer backpack has a lot to love, including plenty of space and a USB charging port.
—Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Seating for waiting passengers have more convenient charging stations.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
This durable charging station features multiple outlets, USB ports, and even two lightning (USB-C) ports to charge up to six devices at once.
—Kelsey Borovinsky, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
Carry physical charging cards as backups.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026
New infrastructure, such as landing pads and charging stations, will support this growth.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The district now fully covers monthly premiums for its employees but has proposed charging employees a monthly rate, with a sliding scale based on their salaries.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Prosecutions generally arise from charging recommendations proposed by police.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
Police obtained a warrant charging Roman with first-degree robbery and third-degree larceny.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
In exchange, Azevedo agreed to use his influence on the City Council to help the company secure city contracts to build housing units, according to federal charging documents.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
An indictment is a charging document that a grand jury will issue if jurors agree there is probable cause to believe a crime was committed.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
One outlet, everything charging at once?
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
This enables, for example, ultra-fast charging while requiring only thinner cables, which saves weight and costs.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
The charging records say the fraud scheme started in 2022 and lasted until her employer discovered it and fired her in August 2024.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Utilities can streamline power connections and expand incentives to make outdoor charging accessible and financially viable.
—Laura Kavanagh, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
The Rove station with up to 50 high-speed charging stalls will be built on a 1-acre lot occupied for decades by the automotive services business Carpenter’s Towing, now closed.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
This best-selling Taygeer backpack has a lot to love, including plenty of space and a USB charging port.
—Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Seating for waiting passengers have more convenient charging stations.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
This durable charging station features multiple outlets, USB ports, and even two lightning (USB-C) ports to charge up to six devices at once.
—Kelsey Borovinsky, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
Carry physical charging cards as backups.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
In one instance, Cordero met with a foreign national and provided the individual with a passport and visa allowing travel to the United States in exchange for cash, according to charging documents.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026
New infrastructure, such as landing pads and charging stations, will support this growth.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The district now fully covers monthly premiums for its employees but has proposed charging employees a monthly rate, with a sliding scale based on their salaries.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Prosecutions generally arise from charging recommendations proposed by police.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
Police obtained a warrant charging Roman with first-degree robbery and third-degree larceny.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
In exchange, Azevedo agreed to use his influence on the City Council to help the company secure city contracts to build housing units, according to federal charging documents.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
An indictment is a charging document that a grand jury will issue if jurors agree there is probable cause to believe a crime was committed.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
One outlet, everything charging at once?
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charging
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If Miami-Dade could lead a competitive bidding effort for a decade-long process in a county’s water infrastructure, why shouldn’t the City of Pembroke Pines do the same for a modestly sized municipal building department after 17 years of one vendor holding the contract?—
Mike Hernández,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Trump won the bidding, but only after Epstein drove up the price.—
Tara Palmeri,
Vanity Fair,
12 Feb. 2026
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In her remarks, academy President Lynette Howell Taylor acknowledged the questions many nominees have been asking themselves amid industry contraction, political volatility and global conflict.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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In addition to asking that the subpoena be quashed, Wexner sought a protective order that would have barred plaintiffs from questioning him in the case.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Couple his extroverted on-pitch personality and his, in theory, imposing 6ft 4in (195cm) frame that can be equally languid and driving in style, Onana should have all the characteristics to play among the elite.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Republicans passed legislation to reduce spending on federal health programs and food assistance, largely by imposing work requirements on people receiving aid and by shifting certain costs onto the states.—
ALI SWENSON,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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At any rate, the fact that NBC is entrusting its sportsapalooza to Tirico speaks volumes about the quality of his work and his broad appeal as a television personality.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Before dying of cancer in 2013, Chávez handpicked Maduro as his successor, entrusting him with a country already buckling under the weight of dependence on oil, and the realization that prosperity was coming to an end.—
Jorge Valencia,
NPR,
5 Jan. 2026
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Instead, Elordi’s Heathcliff collars and chains Oliver’s Isabella herself, instructing her to bark like a dog.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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Parent Teacher Association officials in one of the wealthiest school districts in the country hosted a training session last month instructing families on how to respond to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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When Bondi replied by accusing her of hypocrisy over a lack of similar questioning toward former Attorney General Merrick Garland, Jayapal interjected, trying to force an apology.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 2020, Hubbard sued several student activists for defamation, accusing them of damaging his academic reputation and mental wellbeing in their campaign for his removal from campus.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Before a fast, focus on filling up with fiber, fat and protein to sustain your body with energy during low-intake periods.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Thank you to all the countries that are filling the PURL program.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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The strategy marks a shift toward attacking cartels’ financial systems as law enforcement pressure mounts on traditional drug routes.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Dan Ndoye is capable of playing in a central attacking role and Morgan Gibbs-White has looked handy playing in a more advanced role.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Charging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charging. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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