CHARGING Synonyms: 352 Similar and Opposite Words

charging 1 of 2

noun

as in bidding

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charging

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verb

present participle of charge

as in asking

to set or receive as a price any shop would charge $100 to repair that thing

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as in imposing

to establish or apply as a charge or penalty charges a restocking fee for returned merchandise

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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

Noun

Strong companies may begin with electric-fleet operations, depot management, charging, maintenance, logistics or mobility services and evolve toward autonomous-ready infrastructure. — John Gabriel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The battery is also designed to provide continuous 3C power, supporting the high-rate discharge and rapid charging needed by fast-transit vessels. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office will make the final charging decision on Allen, while the NFL continues to monitor the situation, according to a league source. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 At Hiram Johnson High School, students must wear a helmet and have a bike lock to use an e-bike charging rack. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Once at the station, the Plug & Charge feature of the Volkswagen app starts the charging immediately and automatically once the cable is connected, no need to enter any additional info. — New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 The suites include 24-inch 4K screens, wireless charging, Bluetooth connectivity and multiple storage areas. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 These centers provide a variety of resources, like drinking water, Wi-Fi, device charging, ice, snacks and car power inverters. — San Diego Gas & Electric, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 The target is 300 miles (482 km) in EPA range or 600 km (373 miles) under WLTP, from the battery pack, and like the Cayenne, expect 400 kW DC fast-charging. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026

Verb

The trio accused the US Department of Defense of charging them with insubordination for publicly supporting that editorial independence in covering the agency, which partly funds the publication. — Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 Fleet operators acknowledged that some drivers have been apprehensive to make the leap to zero-emission trucks because the technology is new and charging can be a challenge. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 In tests, the car briefly hit a peak charging power of 1,100 kW at a Zeekr fast charger. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 City leaders are considering charging for drivers starting next year. — Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 At the Sugar Bowl in 2019, Bevo broke away from his handlers and escaped, charging at Uga during the pregame festivities. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Prosecutors, however, filed a substitute information, charging Shelton with one count of first-degree involuntary manslaughter. — Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 There are now youth baseball tournaments charging fans for tickets, signing memorabilia deals, paywalling live streams and offering upscale family-wide hospitality packages. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026 By July, another detector, Antizuck Smart Glasses Scanner, was nearing the top of iPhone charts, also charging $3 for the service. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for charging

Noun

Kitchen has seen some properties pushed even higher than that as sales frequently turn into bidding wars.

— Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026
If the city does not sign a contract, it could be forced to start a new bidding process.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of bidding

Verb

Organizations often compete for the same experienced talent rather than asking who is creating the capability everyone wants to hire.

— Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Four baby goats from a North Carolina mobile petting zoo tested positive for rabies and were euthanized, and health officials are asking anyone who may have had contact with them to reach out for possible treatment.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of asking

Verb

The film follows a daughter trying to accompany her mother through her final stage, navigating the challenge of remaining close without denying the loss or imposing a particular way of experiencing it.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Across the lot in an unused patch of pavement, pops of bright orange and yellow reach skyward toward the imposing barbed wire that’s laced atop metal security bars.

— Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of imposing

Verb

Now Norvell enters 2026 firmly on the hot seat, entrusting his future to another transfer quarterback.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
The South Chicago resident is planning to build relationships and help families feel comfortable entrusting their children to him and his educational process — one where reading, literature, and math are connected to life skills.

— Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of entrusting

Verb

The company shared a video with reporters of someone sitting on a chair, instructing the computer with their voice in what appeared to be a seamless, albeit staged, interaction.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
Buckingham is also objecting to instructing on involuntary manslaughter.

— Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of instructing

Verb

Silbert is facing several multibillion-dollar lawsuits accusing him of defrauding investors.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Some allege that the government has engineered fuel shortages to make an agreement unavoidable, others go further, accusing moderates of staging a coup.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of accusing

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After filling our brushes with mouthwash from docking station reservoirs, Sarah and I brushed our teeth side-by-side (a first for both of us professionally).

— Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
Community soil scientists Lynn Fang and Maggie Smart-McCabe will demonstrate filling mesh socks with compost, microbes and fungal mycelium.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of filling

Verb

Generally, these hunters do not start attacking cells unless there is a reason to do so, such as inflammation, a key marker of infection.

— Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
For example, Way of the Sword rewards defensive play in the form of Issen, powerful counterattacks that are triggered by attacking before an enemy strikes.

— Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026