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as in qi
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings
many Eastern cultures believe in the significance of life energy in the healing process
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as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
for a woman of advanced years, she has remarkable energy
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as in fuel
something with a usable capacity for doing work
some of the power needs of the house are provided by solar energy
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as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
I'm so tired that I don't think I have the energy to take another step
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Recent Examples of energy
What was intended to be a hands-off venture quickly turned into a hands-on operation that demanded more time, energy, and adaptability than expected.
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Europe’s energy profile has already been undergoing large-scale restructuring: Russian energy imports have dropped sharply, and have been replaced partly by deals with the US, Norway, and Libya.
—Earl Carr, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
What to know about earthquakes Magnitude measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake, the U. S. Geological Survey says.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Justin showed up with bleach-blond hair, a whirlwind of energy bouncing off him, and told me he was getting married the next day.
—Kim Gordon, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Europe’s energy profile has already been undergoing large-scale restructuring: Russian energy imports have dropped sharply, and have been replaced partly by deals with the US, Norway, and Libya.
—Earl Carr, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
What to know about earthquakes Magnitude measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake, the U. S. Geological Survey says.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Justin showed up with bleach-blond hair, a whirlwind of energy bouncing off him, and told me he was getting married the next day.
—Kim Gordon, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for energy
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When beating, whip with vigor using a fork instead of a whisk.—
Megan Zhang,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Gilded Heiress dips into the world of the wealthy, but its primary focus is on the working-class, which Shupe renders with electric vigor in a genre so often dominated by those breathing rarefied air.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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However, biofuel production might turn this pathway into a tool for renewable energy, since fats can be converted into fuel.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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These black holes are born when massive stars reach the end of their nuclear fuel and can no longer support themselves against their own inward gravitational pull.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Expect spectacle, but also a story about claiming identity and embracing power.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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Boise trustees have the unusual power to increase or decrease property tax collections.—
Kevin Richert,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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The second reason is that these aura battler designs were very complex and full of curves as well as weird angles.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The result is an almost-black shade of mahogany that strikes the perfect balance of autumnal aura and goth feels.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
11 Sep. 2025
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Activities such as global shipping, seismic airgun surveys for oil and gas, offshore construction and drilling, and the emerging threat of deep-sea mining now flood the seas with constant, disruptive sound.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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When unemployment goes up, the Fed usually lowers interest rates to try to give the economy some gas.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The strength of last year’s group was the secondary.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Plus, make sure to use weights that are appropriate for your current level of strength.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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In that spirit, the exhibition resists the expectation that women and non-binary artists must define themselves in contrast to a male norm.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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The spirit of his work, which earned him a humanism in medicine scholarship in medical school, is what prompted him to call Sutton-Schulman.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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That being said, there are natural ingredients that can harm your marble as well, namely vinegar and lemon juice.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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In a large bowl, combine lemon zest and juice, shallot, salt, and black pepper.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energy. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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