energizer

noun

as in catalyst

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Recent Examples of energizer But don’t think for a second Bears coaches will forget about Williams’ penchant for becoming a recess-style energizer with creativity and playmaking gifts unlike any Johnson has ever been around. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 With eight grams of clean protein packed into each can and zero grams of sugar, the sparkling beverage — made in Fruit Punch, Strawberry Lemon and Peach Mango four-packs — works as a grab-and-go energizer without the chalky texture of pre-workout or a post-caffeine crash. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 Bench energizer Chendall Weaver, combo guard Simeon Wilcher and bruising forward Lassina Traore — the only three Longhorns who see regular minutes off the bench — each made crucial plays down the stretch as Texas (13-9, 4-5 SEC) pulled away for a road win against one of its fiercest rivals. — Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026 Santos had spent the past two games playing exclusively in the fourth quarter as an energizer, but checked into the game in the first quarter against Milwaukee. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026 Simmons was the energizer that got them a 12-point margin in the second. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025 That energizer-style power keeps going and going, even on long climbs. — IEEE Spectrum, 25 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energizer
  1. catalyst
  2. generator
  3. power
  4. activator
  5. stimulus
  6. incentive
  7. driver
  8. impetus
Noun
  • As his recent roles suggest, he is better served performing the catalyst or the antagonist.
    — Henry Alford, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • This catalyst splits paired hydrogen molecules into highly reactive individual hydrogen atoms.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of catalyst
Noun
  • Westlake coach Rick Clausen said his team’s game at Ventura High remains on because the school has generators if power is cut off.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Data centers and trading floors run backup generators and failover sites because their businesses can’t stop when the power does.
    — Ciaran Cosgrave, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of generator
Noun
  • Its boosted flat-six engine receives a power bump, and rear-axle steering is now standard, as are larger brakes with six-piston calipers up front.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Europe is now home to some of the most promising companies building clean power, while remaining an expensive place to buy it.
    — Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of power
Noun
  • The Manor House also comes with a fully accessible ramp and a push-button door activator on entry.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The activator transforms the silicon and aluminum into a structure that will look like cement.
    — Alcina Johnson Sudagar, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Definition of activator
Noun
  • The Fed slashed its benchmark interest rate to near zero, but the economy still needed stimulus.
    — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The leaders who are willing to pause between stimulus and response create sustainable change.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of stimulus
Noun
  • Strong demand for oil, particularly from Asia, continues to provide an incentive for tanker operators to transport energy supplies from the Persian Gulf, even as security threats complicate voyages.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • But Sawie emphasized that this work is just part of the solution, noting that real progress can’t be made until farmers have access to reliable markets and incentives that recognize the work put into transitioning to organic practices.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of incentive
Noun
  • Uber's practice of lifting fares when demand outstrips the supply of available drivers, such as during rush hour, is a type of dynamic pricing known as surge pricing.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The pickup’s driver, a 34-year-old woman from Garden City, Kansas, was taken into custody but was later released after police consulted with the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.
    — Maggie Vespa, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of driver
Noun
  • The impetus for Whalefall came from a viral video in which a kayaker ended up in the mouth of a whale.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • So, if your travels find you in Milan before 2027 kicks off, consider this your impetus to go ahead and book that room.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of impetus

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