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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2
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
The space offered guests a moment to recharge and refresh as performances took place.
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Mecca Pryor, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
While the moon meets Jupiter, don’t ignore the call to rest and recharge.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Prioritize Sleep and Stress Reduction Practices: Aim for 7–9 hours of quality sleep to allow the brain to recharge and optimize cognitive performance fully.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Josh McDaniels was looking thinner, and he’s got more grey hairs on his head, but the offensive coordinator – returning for his third stint with the Patriots – seemed recharged in his first meeting with reporters since being hired by head coach Mike Vrabel in January.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Mecca Pryor, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
While the moon meets Jupiter, don’t ignore the call to rest and recharge.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Prioritize Sleep and Stress Reduction Practices: Aim for 7–9 hours of quality sleep to allow the brain to recharge and optimize cognitive performance fully.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Josh McDaniels was looking thinner, and he’s got more grey hairs on his head, but the offensive coordinator – returning for his third stint with the Patriots – seemed recharged in his first meeting with reporters since being hired by head coach Mike Vrabel in January.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recharge
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Disruptions peaked shortly after 3 p.m. ET, and service appeared to be mostly restored roughly two hours later, according to outage tracking site Downdetector.com.—
Matthew Kaufman,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2025
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Femininity and French craftsmanship are on prominent display, with bespoke headboards made from Pierre Frey fabrics in every room, as well as murals from Atelier de Ricou, bird-like Lalique sconces, and restored wooden beams on the ceilings.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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The new Roger Dubuis Excalibur Grande Complication revives the signature bi-retrograde display and adds a flying tourbillon and a minute repeater for a full-on high-watchmaking spectacle. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Emergency crews were unable to revive him and he was pronounced dead at a hospital, officials said.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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In 2022, the hotel reopened after a massive renovation, refreshing the 179 rooms and suites (but thankfully leaving the Mayfair’s eponymous garden untouched).—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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While Samsung is expected to refresh its foldables later this year, Motorola arguably holds the performance crown for now.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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Big advances in artificial intelligence have renewed some scientists’ dream of eventually understanding what dolphins are saying.—
Melissa Hobson,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
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This gets you a one-year temporary residence permit that can be renewed annually.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trump resurrected that version of the program, with law enforcement agencies in Florida signing over 100 task force model agreements since February.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Easter is still a few days away, but the Lorde has been resurrected.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 Apr. 2025
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Essential for libido in all genders; replenished during deep sleep.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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During active growth, that water is constantly replenished from the roots.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Recharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recharge. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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