as in energy
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings martial artists learn to use ki to fend off would-be attackers

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Noun
  • This ditches the expensive and not very road-relevant MGU-H (which recovers waste energy from the turbocharger) in place of a much more powerful MGU-K (an electric motor/generator that can power the wheels or regenerate energy under braking) and a larger battery.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Someday, this will be Doncic’s franchise, but Monday’s Lakers debut was as much about the partnership between their two best players, No. 23 and No. 77 turning the building’s energy all the way to 100.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • It is believed that a women’s qi, or life force, is depleted while giving birth.
    Clarissa Wei, Bon Appétit, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Those with strong qi, who can learn to channel it, make for fierce, skilled warriors.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 5 Sep. 2020
Noun
  • Tai Chi Tai chi is a popular form of somatic exercise that originated in China as a martial art and has been around for centuries.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Tai Chi: Grounding Practices in Unfamiliar Places Tai chi is known for its slow, meditative movements that promote mindfulness, balance and flexibility.
    Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Sunglasses on and joint in hand, Scott sauntered out alongside Uso with the aura of a ’90s wrestler — a picture-perfect moment for both stars.
    Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 12 Feb. 2025
  • László has this aura around him and the confidence of a genius and the arrogance of a genius.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Ki.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ki. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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