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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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2
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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4
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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5
as in accusing
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
he has not yet been charged with any crime
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6
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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8
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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as in bidding
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Recent Examples of charging
James Powel, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
While most smartphones support cable-free charging, wireless chargers aren’t widely available in public spaces for when consumers might need to power up their phones in a pinch, Blackard said.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Speedy charging is also a feature that can resonate with users.
—Satoshi Shiraga, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The possibility of being injured by a 900-pound charging elk is a relatively new threat at one of the nation’s busiest national parks.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Tomlin recommends setting up a dedicated charging station for convenience and to save your junk drawer from an onslaught of electronic accessories.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
That negates the need for batteries and charging, and drastically reduces the size of each bud.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
This is due to a pesky byproduct, polysulfides, which form during the charging and discharging cycles.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
The charging indicator won't be shown instantly.
—PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
Caroline Kubzansky, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Porter also faces two separate burglary cases in Alameda County, charging him with various break-ins around the East Bay.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
That would set off a series of events in which his parents and a family friend persuaded him to surrender to authorities the day after the killing, according to charging documents filed in state court Tuesday.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
An officer who responded to the transit center for a pepper spray report spoke to the suspect approximately 10 minutes before the alleged assault, according to the charging documents.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2025
The batteries present a risk of fire during normal use or while charging.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Health care providers, Democrats say, will have to compensate for the general decrease in federal health care spending by charging private insurers more money.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 19 Sep. 2025
The overall energy conversion efficiency improvement works in both directions with 10% reduction in losses while charging and a 15% reduction in charging time.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Uber was previously sued by the DOJ in November 2021, accused of unfairly charging disabled passengers who needed more time to enter the vehicle.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
The three new watch models boast upgraded health features, fast charging, longer battery lives and a variety of finishes, styles and price points.
—James Powel, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
While most smartphones support cable-free charging, wireless chargers aren’t widely available in public spaces for when consumers might need to power up their phones in a pinch, Blackard said.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Speedy charging is also a feature that can resonate with users.
—Satoshi Shiraga, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The possibility of being injured by a 900-pound charging elk is a relatively new threat at one of the nation’s busiest national parks.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Tomlin recommends setting up a dedicated charging station for convenience and to save your junk drawer from an onslaught of electronic accessories.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
That negates the need for batteries and charging, and drastically reduces the size of each bud.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
This is due to a pesky byproduct, polysulfides, which form during the charging and discharging cycles.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
The charging indicator won't be shown instantly.
—PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
Agents grabbed one man who appeared to be charging up the driveway, pinned him to the ground and hustled him behind the gate with his hands behind his back.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Porter also faces two separate burglary cases in Alameda County, charging him with various break-ins around the East Bay.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
That would set off a series of events in which his parents and a family friend persuaded him to surrender to authorities the day after the killing, according to charging documents filed in state court Tuesday.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
An officer who responded to the transit center for a pepper spray report spoke to the suspect approximately 10 minutes before the alleged assault, according to the charging documents.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2025
The batteries present a risk of fire during normal use or while charging.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Health care providers, Democrats say, will have to compensate for the general decrease in federal health care spending by charging private insurers more money.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 19 Sep. 2025
The overall energy conversion efficiency improvement works in both directions with 10% reduction in losses while charging and a 15% reduction in charging time.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Uber was previously sued by the DOJ in November 2021, accused of unfairly charging disabled passengers who needed more time to enter the vehicle.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charging
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Thank you for asking about Pride Plays.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Don’t be surprised if people start asking you for your aesthetician’s phone number in two months.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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China has taken a regulatory lead, imposing strict VOC emission limits inside vehicle cabins.—
Anan Bishara,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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This postcard, which portrays the imposing structure in an unusually upbeat way is a great example of Tetricolor.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This requires strategically deciding what to delegate, creating a detailed plan, and entrusting a reliable assistant.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Originally from Tecate, Baja California, Morrison shared news of her signing with 5020 Records via her official social media channels, posting a welcome letter from the label thanking her for entrusting them with her music.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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According to their sources, Kennedy's ACIP is considering recommending the vaccines to those 75 and older, while instructing those 74 and younger to speak with their doctor about getting a shot.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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To authenticate the identity of the person who’s instructing the agent to transact on their behalf becomes an important part of the future of commerce as well.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Republicans were unfazed by Democrats threatening to withhold their votes, accusing them of hypocrisy for condemning GOP efforts to win policy concessions in past funding battles.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Ben & Jerry's filed another lawsuit in 2024 accusing Unilever of attempting to silence its support for Palestinian refugees.—
Hugh Cameron
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 6-foot-1 guard is not filling the shoes of Watkins, but Davidson will certainly carve out her own space not just at USC but in women’s college basketball as a whole.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Her makeup included sparkles lining her brow bone, thick clusters filling her lash line and rhinestones dotting her cheeks.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The team has started the 2025/26 season in a less than free-flowing fashion and has struggled to put up the attacking numbers that might be expected of a defending champion.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Atalanta comes in with resilience and attacking threats, particularly in transition, but their back line has looked shaky at times this year.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Indiana is moving on to the WNBA semifinals for the first time since 2015 despite Clark's injury after a thrilling 87-85 victory in a decisive Game 3 against the Atlanta Dream.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Keller is coming off a thrilling overtime victory over Justin Northwest.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Charging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charging. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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