1
as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
that extended vacation completely recharged my interest in my job
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as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the collision has recharged efforts to make the warning mechanisms at railroad crossings idiotproof
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Recent Examples of recharge
Plugging into a standard 12-volt household outlet could take 50 hours or more to recharge a depleted battery.
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Mark Maynard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Since braking forces are higher at the front axle, an extra motor there means more regen to recharge the battery.
—Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2025
For example, a weekend getaway instead of a two-week adventure may be enough to recharge your batteries.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Reframe Rest as a Strategic Investment: Encourage regular breaks and disconnecting from work to recharge.
—Amy Blankson, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Mark Maynard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Since braking forces are higher at the front axle, an extra motor there means more regen to recharge the battery.
—Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2025
For example, a weekend getaway instead of a two-week adventure may be enough to recharge your batteries.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Reframe Rest as a Strategic Investment: Encourage regular breaks and disconnecting from work to recharge.
—Amy Blankson, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for recharge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recharge
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That includes restoring staffing at embassies, which in recent years were hit hard by mutual expulsions of large numbers of diplomats, closures of offices and other restrictions.—
JILL LAWLESS AND AAMER MADHANI THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The safest way to restore shine without damage is to use high-quality wood polish, according to Shimek.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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Now, he's revived that rhetoric, after months of detente with Bowser.—
Cuneyt Dil,
Axios,
20 Feb. 2025
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Days after the presidential election, Ms. Hochul revived the toll, which is charged on vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street.—
Stefanos Chen,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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But what about refreshing your jeans for the warmer season ahead?—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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Kuleba left office in Sept. 2024 amid a major cabinet reshuffle designed to refresh the Ukrainian government and bring new ideas to the fore, at a time when Russian forces started making concerted gains in the east of country.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
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The streamer has renewed Outlast, which comes from executive producer Jason Bateman, for a third season.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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The network has renewed the series, starring Molly Parker, for a second season — and the order is an old-school, 22-episode season, showing a vote of confidence after solid early returns in the ratings.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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Octavia Spencer has resurrected a famous scene from her 2011 film The Help in honor of DOGE.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2025
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Incognito resurrected his career after his NFL imposed suspension (eight games in 2013), and blackballing (all of 2014).—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2025
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Featuring replenishing yet deep-cleansing properties, this lightweight oil is ideal for anyone who wants to prioritize barrier repair while ensuring that the skin is thoroughly cleansed from dirt buildup, makeup, sunscreen, and excess sebum.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Progress will also supply the station with 2,094 pounds (950 kilograms) of fuel, 926 pounds (420 kilograms) of drinking water and 110 pounds (50 kilograms) of nitrogen to replenish the on board atmosphere.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Recharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recharge. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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