1
as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
that extended vacation completely recharged my interest in my job
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2
as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the collision has recharged efforts to make the warning mechanisms at railroad crossings idiotproof
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Recent Examples of recharge
Now the engines place such an emphasis on electrical power, the quickest way around a lap is often to go slower through corners to recharge the battery and then deploy that extra boost on subsequent straights.
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Not everyone wants to be go-go-go, and a trip that allows people to split off or recharge will keep the whole group happier.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The issue was quickly traced to an out-of-place seal, and after recharging a variety of batteries in the rocket, the vehicle was hauled back out to the pad.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The case should only take between 80 and 100 minutes to recharge with a standard 5W charger, though none is included in the package.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Not everyone wants to be go-go-go, and a trip that allows people to split off or recharge will keep the whole group happier.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The issue was quickly traced to an out-of-place seal, and after recharging a variety of batteries in the rocket, the vehicle was hauled back out to the pad.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The case should only take between 80 and 100 minutes to recharge with a standard 5W charger, though none is included in the package.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recharge
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Each generation is accused of selling out true conservative principles in order to govern; a radical flank fantasizes about restoring the Party to those principles.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Focusing on a snack that is rich in carbohydrates and proteins will help rebuild and restore muscles.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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In March, 2026, the agency reversed course again, reviving the program and reopening applications.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Small shifts in traditions Leo greeted the global faithful in 10 languages, including Arabic, Chinese and Latin, reviving a practice that Francis had let lapse.—
Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Volunteers worked together to refresh indoor living space and improve outdoor garden areas, helping create a more peaceful and welcoming environment for the women in the program.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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This story was updated to refresh headlines.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Take time to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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The March 17 ruling triggered fury across the continent and renewed longstanding questions about the organization’s governance.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Participants take turns laying on the ground, being Lazarus, then rising resurrected.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2026
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In his hometown of Chicago, people in Little Village also participated in the tradition of re-enacting the crucifixion of Jesus — the event Christians believe when Jesus died and later was resurrected on Easter Sunday.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Swain predicted some water supply issues later this year because reservoirs won’t be replenished by the snowpack that normally melts gradually and acts as a natural reservoir.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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For the most part, the remainder of the fueling process will involve replenishing and topping off liquid oxygen fuel, but a significant chunk of the work to get more than 700,000 gallons of cryogenic propellant into the booster is done.—
Charlie Gile,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Recharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recharge. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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