1
as in asking
to set or receive as a price
any shop would charge $100 to repair that thing
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2
as in imposing
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
charges a restocking fee for returned merchandise
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3
as in entrusting
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to
we're charging you with the care of your little sister while we're gone for the evening
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as in instructing
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
charged the soldier to keep watch over the prisoner
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as in accusing
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
he has not yet been charged with any crime
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as in filling
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
charge a blast furnace with iron ore
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as in attacking
to take sudden, violent action against
plans to charge the enemy's fortification at daybreak
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as in thrilling
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings of
the players are going into this game still charged from their upset victory the week before
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Recent Examples of charging
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
It was started to rival Tesla's home energy systems and provide battery packs, EV chargers and software to help customers optimize charging and ride out electric grid disruptions.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
An anti-misoperation button helps keep annotations clean, while a 4,000 mAh battery provides extended usage without frequent charging.
—New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
The motor contains a USB-C charging port, an LED indicator that glows red when the battery needs charging or green during setup, an end position button, and a Reset/Program button.
—PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
In Premium Economy there will be new headrests, calf and footrests, as well as wireless charging.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
That hearing was expected to include Mitchell and her top prosecutors taking the stand to defend their decisions and prove that charging the protesters was not meant to suppress their viewpoints.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
According to Stephen Cross, real estate development director for Costco, the fueling station will not include any electric vehicle charging stations.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
In a landmark step for sustainable transport, France has deployed the first motorway in the world equipped with a dynamic wireless charging system that allows electric vehicles to recharge directly while driving.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Patel − and the charging documents − detail how mafia members used high-tech tools, along with their old-fashioned racketeering schemes, to help orchestrate major aspects of the criminal operation.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
This sleek 3-in-1 charging station streamlines it all, powering multiple devices at once without the clutter.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Both Washington and Beijing on Tuesday began charging new tit-for-tat port fees on each other’s ships; the levies are part of a ballooning economic conflict between the countries that flared up last week, cooled slightly over the weekend, and ramped back up Tuesday.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
After the collision, a Customs and Border Patrol agent stepped out of his vehicle and shot five times at Martinez, according to the charging complaint.
—Bill Kirkos, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
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The research team also claims that the method holds the potential to significantly reduce battery charging times while improving specific energy and operational lifespan.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
It was started to rival Tesla's home energy systems and provide battery packs, EV chargers and software to help customers optimize charging and ride out electric grid disruptions.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
An anti-misoperation button helps keep annotations clean, while a 4,000 mAh battery provides extended usage without frequent charging.
—New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
The motor contains a USB-C charging port, an LED indicator that glows red when the battery needs charging or green during setup, an end position button, and a Reset/Program button.
—PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
In Premium Economy there will be new headrests, calf and footrests, as well as wireless charging.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
Canada has long cheated on Tariffs, charging our farmers as much as 400%.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
That hearing was expected to include Mitchell and her top prosecutors taking the stand to defend their decisions and prove that charging the protesters was not meant to suppress their viewpoints.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
According to Stephen Cross, real estate development director for Costco, the fueling station will not include any electric vehicle charging stations.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
In a landmark step for sustainable transport, France has deployed the first motorway in the world equipped with a dynamic wireless charging system that allows electric vehicles to recharge directly while driving.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Patel − and the charging documents − detail how mafia members used high-tech tools, along with their old-fashioned racketeering schemes, to help orchestrate major aspects of the criminal operation.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
This sleek 3-in-1 charging station streamlines it all, powering multiple devices at once without the clutter.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Both Washington and Beijing on Tuesday began charging new tit-for-tat port fees on each other’s ships; the levies are part of a ballooning economic conflict between the countries that flared up last week, cooled slightly over the weekend, and ramped back up Tuesday.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
After the collision, a Customs and Border Patrol agent stepped out of his vehicle and shot five times at Martinez, according to the charging complaint.
—Bill Kirkos, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charging
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His attorneys filed a habeas corpus petition Monday, arguing their client is being unlawfully detained and asking the court for his release.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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The department will be asking the state legislature for $120 million in additional funding, but the money is not guaranteed to be approved, particularly in the face of budget uncertainty after Congress passed a bill in July that puts new financial burdens on states.—
Elliot Haspel,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
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This, at a time when China is imposing tougher rules on exporting its own critical minerals abroad.—
Pilar Arias,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Cleveland Browns are coming off an imposing win against the Miami Dolphins, despite Miami being one of the worst teams in the NFL.—
Jon Conahan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Wang Jingtao, a deputy director of China’s Cyberspace Administration, said the deal could include methods such as entrusting the operation of TikTok’s US user data and content security services, as well as licensing its algorithms and intellectual property rights.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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This requires strategically deciding what to delegate, creating a detailed plan, and entrusting a reliable assistant.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Goya’s print with this quote originally features a master donkey, seemingly instructing a disciple.—
Mario Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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The video shows a bleeding, panicked Lester urgently instructing Randall to bring Oliver his shrimp.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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In the years since that race, Gaines has established herself as an unofficial face of conservative attacks on the NCAA, joining a March 2024 lawsuit accusing the association of violating Title IX by allowing trans athletes to compete.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
28 Oct. 2025
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The election was triggered in June when Wilders abruptly withdrew support from the governing coalition, accusing his partners of blocking his proposal to halt all asylum migration.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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Also consider buying staple items that stretch meals, such as rice and beans, or plan for 'one dish' meals that are filling, such as spaghetti and meat sauce, chili, soups, or casseroles.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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So filling, yet doesn’t feel like a heavy meal and has a fresh taste.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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The role of the double pivot is to protect the centre-backs and provide the defensive foundation when the team is attacking.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Real Housewives of New York City star was arrested in December 2017 after reportedly attacking a police officer in Palm Beach, Florida — nearly one year after she wed now-ex Tom D'Agostino.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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This version, a thrilling ghost story set in Dickens’ London, follows one man’s supernatural journey to face his past, present and future and fight for a second chance.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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This year’s shortlist recognizes five thrilling authors, whose books all navigate uniquely American conundrums.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Charging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charging. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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