powered

verb

Definition of powerednext
past tense of power
as in generated

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powered
  1. generated
  2. pushed
  3. energized
  4. charged
  5. activated
  6. fired
  7. switched
  8. launched
Verb
  • California's Regulatory Actions California revised its Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) targets, now requiring that 60% of electricity be generated from renewable sources by 2030, as a step towards its 2045 goal of 100% clean energy.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In a year where markets have generated robust returns, the gains in small caps have largely seemed to go unnoticed.
    Bret Kenwell, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of generated
Verb
  • Some pushed Biden, who also did not commute the death sentences of military members, to do more.
    Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Weary citizens continue to suffer under high inflation, which has pushed up prices for essentials like oil and rice.
    Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of pushed
Verb
  • This will keep you grounded, motivated, and energized.
    Britney Porter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Restoring carbs after intense physical activity is necessary to maintain your glycogen stores, a source of energy that helps fuel your muscles so that you can be energized enough for your next workout.
    Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of energized
Verb
  • Police say she was arrested and charged with OVI.
    Mike Schell, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Milwaukee's snow and ice fee is charged annually to homeowners and pays for citywide snowplowing services.
    Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of charged
Verb
  • Baltimore County’s freezing weather shelters — the Eastern Family Resource Center at 9150 Franklin Square Drive in Rosedale and the Community Health Center at 1811 Woodlawn Drive in Woodlawn — have also been activated for the season.
    Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
  • He had just been activated to play after nursing a hamstring injury and missing Week 15.
    Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of activated
Verb
  • Anyone who was wrongly dipping into the OT kitty for themselves or others has to be found and exiled from the high command, if not fired outright.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Gang Green needs to get younger after its defense clearly took a step back after Robert Saleh was fired, and Mosley will likely be one of the first dominoes to fall.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of fired
Verb
  • International ships recently switched to cleaner fuels to reduce air pollution.
    Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • With time on the ball in midfield in the first half, Adams switched play to Bournemouth left fullback Milos Kerkez.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of switched
Verb
  • The agency launched a cumulative impact assessment to better understand the combined health effects of various pollution sources and took enforcement action against some polluters.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The change in April will mark the second price increase since Mega Millions was launched.
    Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of launched
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