powering

verb

Definition of poweringnext
present participle of power
as in generating

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powering
  1. generating
  2. pushing
  3. energizing
  4. charging
  5. electrifying
  6. firing
  7. switching
  8. launching
Verb
  • In Europe, the hospitality sector accounts for 12% of non-residential building energy consumption, with traditional hotels typically generating up to 40kg of CO2 per room per night.
    Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Campaigns that show a company cares about issues beyond its bottom line serve a dual purpose of generating positive public perception while increasing customer loyalty and sales.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of generating
Verb
  • Find your own method to refresh your perspective and continue pushing forward.
    Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Instead of pushing down and ignoring, actively look at everything in your life — good and bad.
    Corrin Gani, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of pushing
Verb
  • Among the most energizing constants of Giovanni’s writing was her transformation of simple, familiar images into resonant symbols.
    Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • County parties and local Democratic candidates are the best route to re-energizing rural communities around Democratic policies and values.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of energizing
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of charging
Verb
  • This week brought an electrifying mix of art, fashion, and cultural celebration, as Black stars illuminated the scene with unforgettable moments.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Last year, electrifying transportation became the largest area of energy transition investment, with around $634 billion spent worldwide.
    Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of electrifying
Verb
  • Ten days after firing coach Matt Eberflus, the Bears lost by a season-high 25 points at Levi’s Stadium.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • After firing Todd Bowles in 2018, the Jets hired Adam Gase as their coach.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of firing
Verb
  • Within this context, emotional and contextual data must be used as levers to foster deeper emotional connections across all key moments with customers to increase their lifetime value, while also decreasing their likelihood of switching brands and improving engagement that is emotionally led.
    Billee Howard, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Lynx, developed by Deep Robotics, demonstrates exceptional mobility, switching between wheels and traditional quadruped modes for climbing stairs or overcoming obstacles.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of switching
Verb
  • The agency aims to expand its impact on American small businesses by launching hands-on support for new clients implementing its software.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Google is also launching Project Mariner, an experimental new Chrome extension that can quite literally use your web browser for you.
    David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of launching
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