as in to stimulate
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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January 6 was energized and encouraged by right-wing protests against COVID-era lockdowns at statehouses across the United States.
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Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
However, her eventual decision to appear alongside Harris signifies a critical alignment and highlight’s the campaign's focus on uniting prominent figures to energize the base.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
Your posture, facial expressions, and even the smallest gestures are powerful communicators that can either energize your team or zap their motivation.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
There are times when employees feel empowered and energized to take on challenges.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2024
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Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
However, her eventual decision to appear alongside Harris signifies a critical alignment and highlight’s the campaign's focus on uniting prominent figures to energize the base.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
Your posture, facial expressions, and even the smallest gestures are powerful communicators that can either energize your team or zap their motivation.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
There are times when employees feel empowered and energized to take on challenges.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Energize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energize. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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