energized 1 of 2

adjective

as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor after a refreshing lunch, we felt energized and ready to hit the bike trail once again

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energized

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verb

past tense of energize
as in stimulated
to give life, vigor, or spirit to a teacher who knows how to energize history lessons with little-known but interesting facts about long-ago people

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Recent Examples of energized
Adjective
This strategy reflects a growing trend where AI companies directly fund new infrastructure to secure compute, turning the scarce asset into an energized megawatt under their control, despite inherent construction and delivery risks. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 About 37,000 customers across the Truckee and North Lake Tahoe region were without power Saturday night after transmission lines were de-energized due to the Hawk Fire in Nevada. — Brandon Downs, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 Induction happens when electromagnetic fields cause power on energized lines to jump to nearby idle equipment. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Reid said the job keeps him energized, and moments given to considering what may come after football quickly fade. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 The energy in the air in August and September is decidedly more energized than the slow days of summer, which calls for a bold manicure to match. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Aug. 2026 It is created by extremely hot plasma — highly energized, ionized gas — that's trapped and sculpted by the sun's magnetic field. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 9 Aug. 2026 El-Sayed undoubtedly energized progressives, younger voters and many Arab American voters with an economic message centered on affordability, healthcare and reducing corporate influence in politics. — Averi Harper, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 But one of its issues is the amount of plot overlap with last year’s Companion, a sharper satirical jab at toxic relationships and technophobia with energized pacing and clever twists. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
The Associated Press HONG KONG -- Chinese markets are booming with new public stock offerings, energized by the craze for artificial intelligence and other advanced technology and a growing preference to list shares in Hong Kong and Shanghai. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 Montreal was in 14th place in the East but had been energized by the arrival of Chilean star Alexis Sanchez. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026 Rivera has done a good job engaging alumni and raising money in his two years as general manager and Lupoi has energized the fan base with his string recruiting since being hired in December. — CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 Rather than accompanying Los Tigres, which tend to lean in the direction of Las Vegas, Dudamel energized them. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Clayton Muhammad, vice president of community engagement and external affairs for Waubonsee Community College, said Monday morning he was still energized following Saturday’s events. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 In August, Rome is deserted as locals ditch the sweltering city for the sea, but everyone returns in the fall, refreshed and energized for the season ahead. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026 Dior, elsewhere, energized a black maxi with chartreuse mules. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026 Hershiser has been energized by the challenge of learning an entirely new sector with his move into automotive. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energized
  1. refreshed
  2. stimulated
  3. revived
  4. invigorated
Adjective
  • Now in their second generation, the Bose QC Headphones have received a refreshed industrial design with new and modern styling.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The refreshed schedule on Love’s page shows 11 concerts slated for this fall or next year.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of refreshed
Verb
  • Throughout Milo's healing, Haarburger sought ways to keep him entertained and mentally stimulated.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • So the majority of product [is] stimulated by patient interaction, and the hero product has to be the Polish.
    — Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of stimulated
Adjective
  • As a result of the investment, the company moved the production of the Dakota to an assembly plant in Toledo and granted Belvidere the Jeep Compass and the revived Cherokee.
    — Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The revived Taste of Minnesota returns to downtown Minneapolis for the fourth year on Friday and Saturday.
    — Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 1 July 2026
Definition of revived
Adjective
  • Maxo sounds invigorated, finding the middle ground between Personification’s slack delivery and the tonal pliability that made Brandon Banks and Weight of the World so immediate.
    — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026
  • Antonelli versus Russell in Canada came close, but this season would feel invigorated by a bit of proper beef.
    — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Definition of invigorated

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“Energized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energized. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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