as in bidding
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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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as in imposing
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
charges a restocking fee for returned merchandise
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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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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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as in accusing
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
he has not yet been charged with any crime
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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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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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Recent Examples of charging
David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Genki has announced its first power strip, capable of charging up to seven devices simultaneously using three AC outlets and four USB-C ports.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
As of Tuesday afternoon, the national average for a kilowatt of electricity at a public EV charging station was 35 cents.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
This nifty electronic carrying case has multiple mesh pockets inside specifically designed to keep your earbuds, flash drives, charging cables, phones, and hard drives organized.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Monday's news conference came shortly after Mangione, a native of Maryland, was arraigned in Pennsylvania on charges including forgery, carrying a firearm without a license, possessing instruments of a crime and false identification to law enforcement, Blair County charging documents show.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
This is basically a hard charging race ski modified for all conditions, with a 78cm waist and much wider 128mm tip that greatly helps initiate turns in powder.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Hydrogen production must also scale up, relying on green hydrogen from renewable energy sources, while airports must have hydrogen refueling stations or charging facilities.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The Cardinals showed life in the second half, charging into Seattle territory with a chance to cut Seattle’s margin to six, but Chad Ryland bounced a 40-yard field goal off the left upright.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Owners in certain parts of the country are also seeking waivers on electric vehicle charging stations, which are expensive to install.
—David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Genki has announced its first power strip, capable of charging up to seven devices simultaneously using three AC outlets and four USB-C ports.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
As of Tuesday afternoon, the national average for a kilowatt of electricity at a public EV charging station was 35 cents.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
This nifty electronic carrying case has multiple mesh pockets inside specifically designed to keep your earbuds, flash drives, charging cables, phones, and hard drives organized.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Monday's news conference came shortly after Mangione, a native of Maryland, was arraigned in Pennsylvania on charges including forgery, carrying a firearm without a license, possessing instruments of a crime and false identification to law enforcement, Blair County charging documents show.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
This is basically a hard charging race ski modified for all conditions, with a 78cm waist and much wider 128mm tip that greatly helps initiate turns in powder.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Hydrogen production must also scale up, relying on green hydrogen from renewable energy sources, while airports must have hydrogen refueling stations or charging facilities.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The Cardinals showed life in the second half, charging into Seattle territory with a chance to cut Seattle’s margin to six, but Chad Ryland bounced a 40-yard field goal off the left upright.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charging
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Something dim and unknowable seemed to be asking me to trust it.Rebekah Pahl, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Carter’s attorney Alex Spiro filed a motion Monday asking a judge to force the accuser to reveal her real name or dismiss the case.Conor Murray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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His proposals include reducing federal incentives for clean energy, curtailing the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate emissions, and imposing new tariffs that could increase the costs of clean energy technologies.Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some experts are wary that a new administration that is less focused on renewable energy could thwart some of solar’s growth by diminishing the IRA tax credits or imposing tariffs that could increase the cost of building solar panels.Sarah Sax, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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They are suspected of instructing police officers to block lawmakers at the National Assembly who were there to reverse the martial law decree.Joohee Cho, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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On March 22 a local Philadelphia newspaper printed a notice from Secretary of War James McHenry instructing the Pennsylvania militia to assemble.Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement In 2022, a woman filed for a restraining order against Sweeting, accusing her of punching her repeatedly in the head and kicking her in the chest.Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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On top of this, Google is contending with antitrust cases accusing the company of monopolizing the search market, with potential remedies including a breakup, regulatory oversight, and restrictions on its businesses.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Conclusion As companies head toward 2025, adapting quickly to change, filling leadership vacuums and continuing to govern ethically will be key to finding success in the new year.Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the meantime, the Pacers will need to find a way to keep filling their center minutes with limited options.Tony East, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The moves sparked a wave of opprobrium from Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, which accused Israel of attacking Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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It was inspired by the Central Park Five, the name given to the Black and Latino teen-agers who in 1989 were wrongly accused of attacking and raping a white woman in Central Park.Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Reaching 60 mph from a standstill in under five seconds was quite possible, and both its crisp induction sound and wonderfully throaty exhaust tone made one thrilling soundtrack at wide-open throttle.Peter Nelson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This thrilling toy gets kids off the couch, away from screens and enjoying the benefits of outdoor play.The View, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the meantime, mail-in paper applications and instructions for using them are available at the state’s Department of Human Services website.Wes Davis, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024
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Carefully read and follow all instructions to improve your odds of qualifying for the grant.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Charging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charging. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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