ENERGIZE Synonyms: 126 Similar and Opposite Words

energize

verb

ˈe-nər-ˌjīz

Definition of energize

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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Recent Examples of energize The Road Ahead I am energized by our position in the media and entertainment landscape, our diverse set of assets, our strategy and of course our culture and people. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 June 2026 The transition has been energizing for the organization, Sullivan says. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 June 2026 Acquiring Townsend has been an energizing move; her capabilities on the left-hand side playing alongside Truong and the lefty Ge suddenly makes Dallas a very dangerous team. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Whichever party holds the White House, the opposing party’s base gets energized — and in deep blue cities like New York, that energy shows up first and loudest in Democratic primaries, with those voters tilting well left of center. — Bradley Honan, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for energize

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stimulate

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The formula includes collagen-stimulating copper peptides and Matrixyl 3000 (a gentle retinol alternative) to quite-literally make the skin age in reverse.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026
The process involved suctioning the newborn's airway and stimulating him.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

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