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Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech was one of the truly electric moments in American oratory
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Recent Examples of electric
Leath Tonino, Outside Online, 13 Jan. 2025
He was then supposed to say the poles were about to be hardened against hurricanes, an expensive upgrade that would allegedly raise everyone’s electric bills by close to 40 percent.
—Brendan I. Koerner, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
Rafael Nam, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
The motorcycle world tosses out its fair share of surprises: A modular 2WD electric, a 2WD electric with a 250-mile (400 km) range that was built by Swiss university students, a bizarre 2WD with 2-wheel steering, and a Russian foldable fat-tire 2WD agricultural bike.
—New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Feeling that glimpse, at my luckiest moments, as an electric tingle racing the length of my spine.
—Leath Tonino, Outside Online, 13 Jan. 2025
He was then supposed to say the poles were about to be hardened against hurricanes, an expensive upgrade that would allegedly raise everyone’s electric bills by close to 40 percent.
—Brendan I. Koerner, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
Honda and Nissan are not creating buzzy EVs The transition to electric globally is another force.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
The motorcycle world tosses out its fair share of surprises: A modular 2WD electric, a 2WD electric with a 250-mile (400 km) range that was built by Swiss university students, a bizarre 2WD with 2-wheel steering, and a Russian foldable fat-tire 2WD agricultural bike.
—New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electric
Adjective
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Accessible only by a scenic hike or kayak, this pristine spot offers a tranquil retreat with breathtaking views.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles is a place of breathtaking beauty, and some people rely on the natural environment for emotional support.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Ventura plans concerts for her students in the community at nursing homes, hospitals, and holiday tree lightings.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Analog segment offers power products to manage power requirements across various voltage levels, including battery-management solutions, DC/DC switching regulators, AC/DC and isolated controllers and converters, power switches, linear regulators, voltage references, and lighting products.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The coming years will undoubtedly bring exciting developments as Titans and similar architectures are refined and applied to a wide range of challenges in AI and beyond.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Moreover, with Uranus stationing direct — in your committed seventh house of relationships and commitments — there could be exciting new developments or unexpected shifts in your approach to others or within the foundation of a close relationship.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Just a maze of wooden boardwalks connecting a smattering of cozy tents lit by lanterns and decorated with sheepskin rugs, leather steamer trunks, and plaid throw blankets.—
Leslie Jamison,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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The rail buff may focus on dining car china, lanterns, switch locks and keys, calendars, timetables or any other artifacts utilized by the railroads.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Some of the most interesting sports cars and GTs of the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s were powered by eight-cylinder, stateside muscle—engines that cost less at the time than a set of Borrani wheel spinners cost today.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
17 Jan. 2025
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Historians said these denarii are particularly interesting because of their role in spreading the emperor’s propaganda message of his holiness and connection to the church, according to the museum.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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On the other hand, trying to just chill in the middle of the pack for three years while the candle burns out on a superstar career is a tough existence.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Engage in activities that bring you a sense of comfort, like taking hot to cold showers, lighting candles, or bingeing a good television show.—
Maya Richard-Craven,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The 17-inch hoops at each end, bar-end mirrors, and a new headlight all contribute to that feisty sporty appearance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Jan. 2025
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Standard exterior highlights include 17-inch alloy wheels, active grille shutters, automatic bi-LED headlights and LED daytime running lights, heated and powered mirrors, and rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers.—
Doug Newcomb,
PCMAG,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Parents might opt for thrilling activities like white-water rafting, go bird-watching, or a take soothing dip in a hot spring.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
14 Jan. 2025
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The proudly backward were validated by self-loathing Western intellectuals, leading philosophers such as Michel Foucault who saw in the revolution a thrilling rebuke to liberal democracy when communism no longer was.—
Mariam Memarsadeghi,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Electric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electric. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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