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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 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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How does the noun energy contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of energy are force, might, power, and strength. While all these words mean "the ability to exert effort," energy applies to power expended or capable of being transformed into work.

a worker with boundless energy

When is it sensible to use force instead of energy?

While in some cases nearly identical to energy, force implies the actual effective exercise of power.

used enough force to push the door open

In what contexts can might take the place of energy?

While the synonyms might and energy are close in meaning, might implies great or overwhelming power or strength.

the belief that might makes right

When would power be a good substitute for energy?

In some situations, the words power and energy are roughly equivalent. However, power may imply latent or exerted physical, mental, or spiritual ability to act or be acted upon.

the awesome power of flowing water

When is strength a more appropriate choice than energy?

The synonyms strength and energy are sometimes interchangeable, but strength applies to the quality or property of a person or thing that makes possible the exertion of force or the withstanding of strain, pressure, or attack.

use weight training to build your strength

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Recent Examples of energy Sunrun shares have plunged nearly 26% this year and more than 52% over the past year, as traders ditch clean energy names under the Trump administration. Pia Singh, CNBC, 30 May 2025 High-level autonomy is responsible for scheduling and prioritizing tasks within a limited energy budget. ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025 All this Cancer energy will be just one note in a larger harmony, as Jupiter enters Cancer next week and stays until July 2026. Colin Bedell, Them., 30 May 2025 However neither a wether delay or a temporary evacuation could dampen the crowd's sky-high energy throughout the night. Caché McClay, USA Today, 18 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for energy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energy
Noun
  • It is believed that a women’s qi, or life force, is depleted while giving birth.
    Clarissa Wei, Bon Appétit, 16 Sep. 2024
  • 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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  • Among many independent political analysts, though, Biden's defeat seemed all but guaranteed, given voters' alarm about inflation and immigration as well as concern about his vigor.
    Susan Page, USA Today, 20 May 2025
  • Following a time of recuperation, Pallister is ready to channel her vigor into this new label.
    Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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  • The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was notified for a possible fuel leak.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
  • In southern Gaza, the 140,000 litres of fuel needed weekly to maintain water supply operations was not received last week, leading to warnings from local officials of an imminent full-scale shutdown, the UN reported on May 21.
    Sarah-Grace Mankarious, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
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  • But that, in itself, speaks to the power of acknowledging reality onscreen — even in science-fiction.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 May 2025
  • If the Heat doesn’t extend that qualifying offer, Mitchell would become an unrestricted free agent this offseason and Miami would lose the power to always have an opportunity match outside offers.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
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  • The aura is a hip, wide-open two-floor plan that breaks down traditional barriers, is inclusive and invites collaboration.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 May 2025
  • Despite this, there is one thing that Hogan did unbelievably well that many WWE Superstars have trouble matching to this day: his aura and presentation.
    Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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  • The world’s largest automaker said the 2026 Toyota RAV4 only will be offered as a hybrid or plug-in hybrid, eliminating a traditional gas engine in the vehicle for the first time.
    Michael Wayland, CNBC, 21 May 2025
  • It’s made up of billions of stars, massive clouds of gas and cosmic dust.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025
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  • While there is a public confidence in the strength of the alliance, there are concerns about gaping capability gaps across Europe.
    Ellie Cook — reporting from Rovajärvi, northern Finland, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
  • Get together with your planning team and review each person’s strengths and weaknesses.
    Denis Sinelnikov, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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  • This workaround defeats the spirit of the deferral rules.
    Andre Pennington, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
  • Her body is fighting to come back, and so is her spirit.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 20 May 2025

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“Energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energy. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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