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as in vibrations
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 fuels
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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Recent Examples of energies
Above energies of ~100 GeV, electroweak symmetry was restored.
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Big Think, 27 Apr. 2026
In other words, the observed energies simply cannot be explained by the conventional model.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
The Beatles, by contrast, retired from the road in 1966 and devoted their energies to the studio.
—Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
These are two Fixed energies, both powerful in their own right, but operating in completely different ways.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Rulla and Brian quickly run into Jo-Ellen and her husband, Gary, and the juxtaposition of their respective couple energies is jarring.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
While their energies differ, nearly all of them share the same basic drives (money, power, status) and the same fundamental flaws (greed, arrogance, selfishness).
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
Following in Pauli’s footsteps, scientists involved in the effort carefully tabulate the electrons’ energies to make stringent measurements of any excess energy that went into making the counterpart neutrinos.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
But shockingly, some cosmic rays have far, far higher energies than this.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2026
Big Think, 27 Apr. 2026
In other words, the observed energies simply cannot be explained by the conventional model.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
The Beatles, by contrast, retired from the road in 1966 and devoted their energies to the studio.
—Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
These are two Fixed energies, both powerful in their own right, but operating in completely different ways.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Rulla and Brian quickly run into Jo-Ellen and her husband, Gary, and the juxtaposition of their respective couple energies is jarring.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
While their energies differ, nearly all of them share the same basic drives (money, power, status) and the same fundamental flaws (greed, arrogance, selfishness).
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
Following in Pauli’s footsteps, scientists involved in the effort carefully tabulate the electrons’ energies to make stringent measurements of any excess energy that went into making the counterpart neutrinos.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
But shockingly, some cosmic rays have far, far higher energies than this.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energies
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Ajax trials during 2019-20 were temporarily halted after soldiers complained that excessive vibrations were causing hearing loss.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
1 May 2026
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The purpose of manganese in the region below the aculeus, the team speculates, is probably to improve the flexibility and absorption of vibrations.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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By renewing the memorandum, the ports also agree to continue working to deploy low- and zero-emission fuels and digital solutions for shipping on the trans-Pacific corridor.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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San Francisco and New York City are leading office demand, as AI tech employment rises quickly in the former and diversity of employment fuels the latter.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The yarns of Joe Turner interweave gradually, everyday chit-chat, bargaining, and flirtation interlocking over time with threads of mysticism — both the ghosts of a brutal history and the ancestral spirits that stand protective and defiant like a phalanx of angels with shining swords.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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The voyage’s final night includes a spirits tasting under the Lyngen Alps at Aurora Spirit, the world’s northernmost distillery, and accommodation in its fjord-side cabins.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Sandwiched between two hegemonic powers and facing an uncertain future, an emerging generation of artists, writers, and designers began exploring new areas of subjectivity.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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These measures accomplished these goals by granting this body extraordinary powers to restrain development.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The tortoiseshell palette is deconstructed in this look, which features a blend of full torties, chocolate brown tips, and barley there caramel auras.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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These characters have been somewhat thinly drawn despite the vibrant auras of Joy Sunday and Richard Jenkins since the beginning.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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Offering festive sparkles courtesy of club soda and bubbly wine plus a dose of spa vibes via floral Lillet Blanc, fresh basil or mint, and slices of cucumber and citrus, this low-ABV cocktail recipe is as invigorating as a spring morning.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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The best East Coast road trip route hits eight cities packed with content-worthy moments, late-night food halls, ghost stories and beach-town vibes — all in one stretch of coastline.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Energies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energies. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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