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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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2
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
That's all designed in-house, and Ferrari claims this pack will have a higher energy density than any electric vehicle (EV) on sale today, at 195 Wh/kg.
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New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2025
This year, however, there is sure to be more discussion than ever about the energy, innovation and investment coming from places far removed from Los Angeles and New York.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Key Takeaways There's no best time to eat chia seeds, but having them in the morning or as a snack can boost energy and keep you full longer.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
Now, Sunday arrives with everything on the line and likely more raw energy on the course.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
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New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2025
This year, however, there is sure to be more discussion than ever about the energy, innovation and investment coming from places far removed from Los Angeles and New York.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Key Takeaways There's no best time to eat chia seeds, but having them in the morning or as a snack can boost energy and keep you full longer.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
Now, Sunday arrives with everything on the line and likely more raw energy on the course.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for energy
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Safdie shoots the table tennis sequences with breathtaking vigor, often capturing Chalamet dominating matches in long, single takes.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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Mulch may help rebuild topsoil and enhance water infiltration, potentially boosting plant vigor.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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The impact on fuel consumption could be significant for aviation.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Leaving their minority poor communities in, this will be rocket fuel towards gentrification and nothing in SB79 guards against that, sadly.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The last airstrikes in Kabul by a foreign power were in 2022 when the US killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, according to ACLED data, Pandya said.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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Recovering and processing that gas, instead of wasting it, could ease Iraq's chronic power shortages.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
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Iverson often compared his own fearlessness to Jordan’s aura, famously crossing up Jordan early in his career as a statement of arrival.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Both looks played in her usual register — classic shapes, fine detail, and that imitable cool girl aura — but each carried a distinct point of view.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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These gases together have driven roughly 22 percent of global warming since 1850.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Some startups are turning these advances into real technologies – from storing gases more safely, to pulling clean water straight from desert air, to building more energy-efficient air conditioners.—
Stavroula Alina Kampouri,
The Conversation,
9 Oct. 2025
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Why Charlotte the robot stands out This 3D printing construction robot stands out for its unique mix of speed, strength, versatility and affordability.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Two blockbuster trading debuts in India this week will showcase the country’s rising status as a fundraising hub, while testing the strength of its markets.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Directed by Sylvain White and featuring early performances from Meagan Good, Ne-Yo, and Chris Brown, the film celebrates movement as both self-expression and a path toward belonging—perfect for the spirit of Homecoming season.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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Simons didn’t let a lack of minutes early in his career ruin his spirit.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Whisk in dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with apple cider (or juice) in 2 additions and whisking to blend.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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There’s a drop of habanero juice in there!—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energy. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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