powering

verb

Definition of poweringnext
present participle of power
as in generating

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powering
  1. generating
  2. pushing
  3. energizing
  4. charging
  5. electrifying
  6. firing
  7. switching
  8. launching
Verb
  • The collaborations helped Integrated start generating revenue (rare for young biotechs), which is currently at around $1 million this year.
    Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Investing in a franchise is often perceived as less of a financial risk than embarking on an independent enterprise, as well as offering the ability to be up and running and generating income relatively quickly.
    Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of generating
Verb
  • Donnelly said the winds changed overnight, pushing the blaze back over the border to New Jersey.
    Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The actress and former Disney Channel star merges edgy contemporary designs while still pushing boundaries with accessories and various elements beyond her sartorial statements.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of pushing
Verb
  • Study your most energizing days.
    Tarun Galagali, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The formula dishes out a concentrated dose of skin-forward ingredients like nourishing moringa seed and ginger root and energizing witch hazel, aloe, and electrolytes.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of energizing
Verb
  • Tesla’s ambitious plans also include developing a new version of the 4680 cell using silicon carbon anodes, a material known to improve energy density, battery range, and charging speed.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Access to Tesla’s charging network should help.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of charging
Verb
  • Arquette shines as always and his chemistry with Daniella Pick Tarantino in this film is electrifying.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The large crowds at Harris’s rallies, along with the donations that have poured into her campaign, have drawn comparisons to Obama’s electrifying race for the White House in 2008.
    Eyal Press, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of electrifying
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Hezbollah units continue firing rockets and drones across the border into Israel.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The measure also requires plants that use lignite coal to meet the same mercury emissions standards as facilities firing other types of coal.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of firing
Verb
  • The report noted that consumers have adapted through several different strategies, including stocking up during sales and switching from name brands to private label products.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Ensuring Ongoing Value One challenge in switching to a subscription model is managing customers’ expectations around ongoing value.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of switching
Verb
  • Harris herself has visited Pennsylvania more than 13 times in 2024, and seven times since launching her presidential bid.
    Nidia Cavazos, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • These actions badly hurt Iran’s most militarily powerful regional proxy, prompting Tehran to lash out with Tuesday’s strike, launching a massive barrage of at least 180 ballistic missiles, including some of its most advanced models.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of launching
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