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as in qi
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings
many Eastern cultures believe in the significance of life energy in the healing process
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as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
for a woman of advanced years, she has remarkable energy
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as in fuel
something with a usable capacity for doing work
some of the power needs of the house are provided by solar energy
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as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
I'm so tired that I don't think I have the energy to take another step
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Recent Examples of energy
In today’s digital world, our increasing dependence on connected infrastructure — spanning energy, healthcare, finance, education, and government — has exposed critical sectors of the economy to cyber threats.
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 29 July 2025
The project's energy demands are difficult to overstate for Wyoming, the least populous US state.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2025
For some, this burst of energy can be invigorating, inspiring new dreams or expanding existing ones.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 29 July 2025
Meanwhile, energy was a large source of inflation, with energy prices rising 0.9% on a month-over-month basis.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 15 July 2025
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 29 July 2025
The project's energy demands are difficult to overstate for Wyoming, the least populous US state.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2025
For some, this burst of energy can be invigorating, inspiring new dreams or expanding existing ones.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 29 July 2025
Meanwhile, energy was a large source of inflation, with energy prices rising 0.9% on a month-over-month basis.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for energy
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It is believed that a women’s qi, or life force, is depleted while giving birth.—
Clarissa Wei,
Bon Appétit,
16 Sep. 2024
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Those with strong qi, who can learn to channel it, make for fierce, skilled warriors.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
5 Sep. 2020
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These are piercing, sucking feeders that can reduce plant vigor and lead to some leaf decline.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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Planetary returns reignite things and bring energy and vigor, a refresher that adds zest to our passions and artistry.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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The program offers a $10,000 grant to one promising entrepreneur, providing both capital and a spotlight to help fuel business growth and visibility.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The government raised the price of diesel by more than 33% this month in a bid to remove fuel subsidies in the country, one of Africa’s top oil producers.—
Semafor Staff,
semafor.com,
30 July 2025
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Part of the reason for this gap between power users and typical users is the route by which students have become aware of ChatGPT.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Trump has the power to pardon Maxwell or to commute her sentence.—
Aysha Bagchi,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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This season’s cast includes a professional bull rider, event curator, marketing manager, AI consultant, aura painter, attorney and a dungeon master, among others.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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Neeson’s surly, simmering kettle-of-violence aura throws things off a bit.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025
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The Trump Administration’s oil and gas deregulation push should also be a positive for the sector as a whole.—
MoneyShow,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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One observation creates thousands of images in thousands of colors, each tracing the critical components that make up the galaxy: stars, dust and gas.—
Rebecca McClain,
Space.com,
31 July 2025
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When price action diverges consistently from headline strength, something underneath is shifting.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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The success of the film, produced by Sony Music Animation, on Netflix’s global platform is seen as a sign of K-pop’s enduring strength and a validation of the fandom that engrosses millions of fans who reside far outside the boundaries of South Korea.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
2 Aug. 2025
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That spirit of innovation has shaped our approach to programs globally.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Instead, we're meant to interpret the montage as Anna's way of carrying Jamie's spirit with her through her life.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energy. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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