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
Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Key Takeaways Dietitians recommend prioritizing protein and fiber at breakfast to stay full and energized.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026
The participants were all energized and had fun in the classes.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The Hornets are young, loose and energized.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Power lines were de-energized in Hillsdale until cleanup could be safely completed, the sheriff’s office said.
—Nick Ingram, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
The energized moving electrons constitute an electric current.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Plasma boosts metal recovery The process works by exposing shredded battery material, known as black mass, to an energized gas or plasma for about 15 minutes.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Within seconds of stepping onstage, the Vallejo native leapt into the crowd, igniting the already energized audience.
—Mikey Fresh, VIBE.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Michelle Kaufman
april 24, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The spa Imagine starting your day with a complete water circuit to invigorate your body and mind and leave you energized.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Pizarro has said that a leading theory is that a century-old transmission line, which had not carried power for 50 years, somehow re-energized to spark the blaze.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
By the 1950s, colleges and universities were energized by postwar ambitions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
Others still were energized by the global repercussions of the Russian Revolution.
—Tony Wood, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Koch said this announcement energized the crew and the mission.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
Suddenly, you’re energized, bold and ready to charge ahead.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The sandwich is a simple, satisfying option that provides 19 g of protein to help keep me full and energized throughout the morning.
—Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Reducing the amount of energy spent on digestion may also help explain why fasting can make some people feel more energized.
—Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Key Takeaways Dietitians recommend prioritizing protein and fiber at breakfast to stay full and energized.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026
The participants were all energized and had fun in the classes.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The Hornets are young, loose and energized.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Power lines were de-energized in Hillsdale until cleanup could be safely completed, the sheriff’s office said.
—Nick Ingram, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
The energized moving electrons constitute an electric current.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Plasma boosts metal recovery The process works by exposing shredded battery material, known as black mass, to an energized gas or plasma for about 15 minutes.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Within seconds of stepping onstage, the Vallejo native leapt into the crowd, igniting the already energized audience.
—Mikey Fresh, VIBE.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates, energized after a pair of road wins, are back home against the New England Revolution on Saturday and hungry for their first victory at their new home, Nu Stadium.
—Michelle Kaufman
april 24, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The spa Imagine starting your day with a complete water circuit to invigorate your body and mind and leave you energized.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Pizarro has said that a leading theory is that a century-old transmission line, which had not carried power for 50 years, somehow re-energized to spark the blaze.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
By the 1950s, colleges and universities were energized by postwar ambitions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
Others still were energized by the global repercussions of the Russian Revolution.
—Tony Wood, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Koch said this announcement energized the crew and the mission.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
Suddenly, you’re energized, bold and ready to charge ahead.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The sandwich is a simple, satisfying option that provides 19 g of protein to help keep me full and energized throughout the morning.
—Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energized
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Charging will be much improved with the refreshed EQS, too.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
13 Apr. 2026
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The German luxury marque has just unveiled the refreshed version of the saloon’s SUV equivalent, the GLS.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
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When people spend long periods in activities that require very little mental effort, those pathways may not be stimulated in the same way.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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The induced impact of our cast and crew spending along with the workers along the supply chain in turn stimulated even more economic growth.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But finding Congress members to co-chair the revived caucus has proven difficult, Ilechie told Semafor.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Tickets are on sale for the revived Festival of Nations, which is now known as the International Festival of Minnesota.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Soaring energy prices and power shortages in Africa, triggered by the Iran war, is leading to public calls for nuclear cooperation and re-invigorated interest in long-term nuclear energy plans, which are underway in more than 20 of the 54 African countries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The old pals get the jump on the hitmen, and an invigorated Lee later volunteers to help the General in his feud with local liquor magnate Jeremiah Dunmire (Robert Patrick).—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Nov. 2025
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“Energized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energized. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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