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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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
Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The fall equinox marks the sun’s ingress (your celestial ruler) into Libra, which means, on top of feeling energized, opportunities for charming and harmonious exchanges are more likely at this time.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Run clubs achieve the same goal by encouraging a sense of social cohesion and harmony, while also helping runners feel more energized and motivated to finish the run.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
A number of factors beyond redistricting leave Democrats well positioned to seize the chamber, according to election handicappers, who say the national mood favors the more energized Democrats.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 25 Aug. 2025
Hundreds of energized voters snaked around Union Square on Sunday afternoon, as New Yorkers sought one of the limited Zohran Mamdani Scavenger Hunt cards at the first clue stop.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
Those micro-movements add up, leaving women feeling more energized and less stiff after long workdays.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Aug. 2025
Under her guidance, Visit Orlando has transformed from a low-morale operation into a vibrant, energized team.
—Ed Gilbert, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Here’s what three experts recommend people eat to stay energized.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
Private money from people like Yuri Milner has energized the field.
—Adam Frank, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
Hosted by cultural tastemaker Kenny Burns, the late-night gathering was energized by DJ D-Nice, who kept guests moving well past the gala’s formal program.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Sep. 2025
The atmosphere is reverent and energized, with attendees standing in collective praise hours before the formal program begins.
—Amanda Castro
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peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
These different flavors of happiness can lead to different outcomes; energized happiness might push people toward achievement, while calmer happiness might strengthen social bonds.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
This molecule, made of two carbon atoms bonded together, is known to fluoresce a green glow when energized by sunlight.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Chris Melody Fields Figueredo, the executive director of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, said the protests suggest people are energized to oppose the map and opponents are in a strong position to block it through the referendum process.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 13 Sep. 2025
On an outside zone play, Fox shed several tacklers and outran the Falcons’ secondary to quiet the Skyridge sideline and fan section, which had been energized up to that point.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
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And for the first time, the exclamation mark people are influential, energized and presenting a broad front.
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And the arrival has energized the crew, including longtime judge and food writer Gail Simmons.
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Fans are also anticipating getting their first looks inside the refreshed stadium.—
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Each year, Indiana Landmarks releases the list to advocate for the sites in hope of educating people and attracting developers, individuals and organizations to contribute financially and help these buildings find a refreshed purpose.—
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But dogs still need ways to burn off energy and stay mentally stimulated.—
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For example, one study found that breast cancer cell growth was stimulated by low concentrations of genistein and inhibited by higher concentrations.—
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Along with new and revived looks, the new 25th Anniversary Emblem threads through the collection.—
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The editor at one revived paper said his new owner saw ongoing profitability, while other outlets will be grabbed by publishers motivated by a sense of civic duty.—
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The lone exception was Williams, who instead seemed invigorated by what had just occurred.—
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Regarding what keeps their work fresh and invigorated, their lead singer, Bart Millard, said the following to The Tennessean.—
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“Energized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energized. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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