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as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
an abstract expressionist who uses a palette of charged colors to great effect
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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a very charged speech that got everyone worked up
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as in provocative
serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction
a muralist who creates politically charged and often controversial works
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as in asked
to set or receive as a price
any shop would charge $100 to repair that thing
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as in imposed
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
charges a restocking fee for returned merchandise
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as in entrusted
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 ordered
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
charged the soldier to keep watch over the prisoner
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as in accused
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
he has not yet been charged with any crime
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as in filled
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 attacked
to take sudden, violent action against
plans to charge the enemy's fortification at daybreak
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as in thrilled
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 charged
Jim Rossman, Dallas News, 24 Dec. 2020
Granted, this is a charged and awkward situation even for an adult to manage.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2023
Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Capella was charged with operating as a major trafficker, criminal possession of a weapon and criminally using drug paraphernalia.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The Hinge comes pre-charged and ready for use.
—Jim Rossman, Dallas News, 24 Dec. 2020
Granted, this is a charged and awkward situation even for an adult to manage.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2023
Verb
Here is what Mangione has been charged with, as of Monday evening.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Capella was charged with operating as a major trafficker, criminal possession of a weapon and criminally using drug paraphernalia.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charged
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Often referred to as the European Hawaii, this stunning destination offers breathtaking landscapes, authentic markets and exquisite wines.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This cheating would have been breathtaking, breathtaking.TIME Staff, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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Like her older sisters, Hunter is passionate about cheer and tumbling.Nasha Smith, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The winery blends tradition with passionate winemaking.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The movie’s sharp humor and layered storytelling explore themes of faith and ambition in a way that feels both fresh and provocative.Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
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To photograph her as a model, in the bold outfits and provocative poses that advertising and editorial employ, renders that photographic language distinctly visible, and critiquable.Max Norman, ARTnews.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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For years, crypto skeptics have asked, What is this for?Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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More than a dozen Republicans asked House Speaker Mike Johnson not to gut incentives in the IRA that are benefitting red states.Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Authorities also confiscated the suspects' passports and imposed restrictions on their communication with others.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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An additional 10% tariff will be imposed on all Chinese goods, while imports from Mexico and Canada will face a 25% tariff.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, allegedly turned to the internet forum Reddit to discuss his own health problems.Lawrence Yee, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Two men have been accused of intentionally setting the fire that damaged Interstate 471 near the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, which will keep the southbound highway closed through March.Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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His social media accounts are filled with photos of his yacht, his cars and his 7,000-acre ranch.Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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His calendar is filled with SLT (senior leadership team) and LRP (long-range planning) meetings and reviews of P2Ms (product to market).Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Popular on Variety However, much like Qatar — which hosted the World Cup in 2022 — FIFA’s decision has already been attacked by human rights groups.Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The accuser says she was attacked by the two rappers at an after-show party following the Video Music Awards.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Charged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charged. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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