as in to excite
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
Marian Anderson electrified audiences with her soaring operatic voice
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Guy, whose fastball has reached 91 mph and sits in the high 80s, was pumped up to pitch as the raucous, standing-room only crowd electrified the ballpark’s atmosphere.
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Richard Dunn,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
The evening culminates with the electrifying Concerto for Hammond Organ by Brian Raphael Nabors, who takes the stage as soloist in this work that's a thrilling fusion of gospel, jazz and symphonic sound.
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Wcco Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
But this year’s showdown between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs electrified sports fans all across the country, thanks in part to New York’s multiple, highly dramatic comeback victories.
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Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
Her own story of abuse becomes a central character in a protest drama that unfurls into electrifying song-and-dance numbers and movement choreography.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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Richard Dunn,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
The evening culminates with the electrifying Concerto for Hammond Organ by Brian Raphael Nabors, who takes the stage as soloist in this work that's a thrilling fusion of gospel, jazz and symphonic sound.
—
Wcco Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
But this year’s showdown between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs electrified sports fans all across the country, thanks in part to New York’s multiple, highly dramatic comeback victories.
—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
Her own story of abuse becomes a central character in a protest drama that unfurls into electrifying song-and-dance numbers and movement choreography.
—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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Levine Cava hopes that the Tropical Park time capsule and America 250 monument get tricentennial Miami residents excited in 2076.
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Getting excited by watching travel vlogs helps redirect my fear into something positive.
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Not every business leader is thrilled about the direction of the AI industry.
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Although Kingda Ka is gone, Six Flags indicated the new attraction is designed to deliver a similarly thrilling experience while introducing several ride elements not currently found elsewhere in North America, according to reports.
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“Electrify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electrify. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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