high-energy
adjective
high-en·er·gy
ˈhī-ˈe-nər-jē 
1
a
: having such speed and kinetic energy as to exhibit relativistic departure from classical laws of motion
—used especially of elementary particles whose velocity has been imparted by an accelerator
b
: of or relating to high-energy particles
2
: yielding a relatively large amount of energy when undergoing hydrolysis
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Don't consume high-energy drinks 30-60 minutes before and after exercise.
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Laurel Leicht, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Thousands of racing fans – and almost as many cowboy hats — descended upon Austin, Texas, this weekend for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix hosted by Circuit of the Americas, which featured high-energy performances from Kygo, Garth Brooks and more big-name artists.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
Snõõper delivered a marathon of a concert with high-energy vocals, room-shaking guitar and bass and, of course, their interactive props.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
That timeline would make Chery one of the first automakers in the world to commercialize high-energy solid-state batteries, potentially ahead of BYD and CATL (China’s biggest battery makers), who target similar dates.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2025
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Laurel Leicht, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Thousands of racing fans – and almost as many cowboy hats — descended upon Austin, Texas, this weekend for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix hosted by Circuit of the Americas, which featured high-energy performances from Kygo, Garth Brooks and more big-name artists.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
Snõõper delivered a marathon of a concert with high-energy vocals, room-shaking guitar and bass and, of course, their interactive props.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
That timeline would make Chery one of the first automakers in the world to commercialize high-energy solid-state batteries, potentially ahead of BYD and CATL (China’s biggest battery makers), who target similar dates.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2025
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“High-energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-energy. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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