as in bidding
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as in asking
to set or receive as a price
any shop would charge $100 to repair that thing
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as in imposing
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
charges a restocking fee for returned merchandise
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as in entrusting
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to
we're charging you with the care of your little sister while we're gone for the evening
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as in instructing
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
charged the soldier to keep watch over the prisoner
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as in accusing
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
he has not yet been charged with any crime
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as in filling
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
charge a blast furnace with iron ore
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as in attacking
to take sudden, violent action against
plans to charge the enemy's fortification at daybreak
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as in thrilling
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings of
the players are going into this game still charged from their upset victory the week before
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Recent Examples of charging
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Which California county has most EV charging ports?
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2025
In fact one of the officials of the radical John Birch Society made the exact same claim charging Social Security was a Ponzi scheme in the 1950s.
—Stanley S. Litow, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
Most demonstrations at Tesla showrooms or charging stations have been peaceful, though some incidents have involved violence, shootings and setting cars on fire.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
In December, Costco partnered with charger network Electrify America to open DC fast charging stations at five stores around the country, including one in Sacramento.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The Costco at 3881 East Commerce Way in Sacramento has 10 of these quick-charging ports, according to a news release by Electrify America.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2025
An innovative cooling system design ensures uniform heat removal from cells and busbars, which, combined with charging optimization algorithms, enables ultra-fast charging capabilities.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2025
Do some research to see what people in your area are charging to make sure your price fits and can recoup your upfront costs.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
Riders always have access to the entire phone screen and the charging port or audio jack.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Which California county has most EV charging ports?
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2025
In fact one of the officials of the radical John Birch Society made the exact same claim charging Social Security was a Ponzi scheme in the 1950s.
—Stanley S. Litow, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
Most demonstrations at Tesla showrooms or charging stations have been peaceful, though some incidents have involved violence, shootings and setting cars on fire.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
In December, Costco partnered with charger network Electrify America to open DC fast charging stations at five stores around the country, including one in Sacramento.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The Costco at 3881 East Commerce Way in Sacramento has 10 of these quick-charging ports, according to a news release by Electrify America.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2025
An innovative cooling system design ensures uniform heat removal from cells and busbars, which, combined with charging optimization algorithms, enables ultra-fast charging capabilities.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2025
Do some research to see what people in your area are charging to make sure your price fits and can recoup your upfront costs.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charging
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Harvick raised his voice about why the appeals process hadn't been made public, asking what is there to hide.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The plaintiffs are asking the court to block the administration’s order, which puts Haitians at risk of being returned to a country overrun by deadly gangs.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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These executive orders have addressed a broad range of policy areas, including imposing tariffs that has escalated trade tensions and provoked retaliatory measures from foreign governments.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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It could be argued that imposing retaliatory tariffs on electricity exports might encourage American states to seek more cost-effective energy alternatives, particularly those based on fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas.—
Ali Hoss,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The next year, Martin was accused of instructing staffers to regularly delete their emails to prevent them from becoming available to the media or public under the state’s Sunshine Law.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2025
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Whitfield doubles down on his previous orders, instructing the former sheepherder to murder all the Duttons and dump their bodies in the lawless border town.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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These investigations include inquiries into safety violations by SpaceX and an SEC lawsuit accusing Musk of securities fraud.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
25 Feb. 2025
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The post quickly sparked outrage, with many Reddit users accusing the neighbor of manipulation.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Bunting in particular seemed to benefit from his linemates’ efficiency in filling the net.—
Nick Ashbourne,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Yankees signed the 38-year-old to a minor league free agent contract in February, but after a series of injuries left the defending American League champs with three holes in their five-man rotation, Carrasco pitched his way into filling one with an impressive spring training.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities recently launched a campaign attacking the governor for allowing the state’s overreliance on property taxes to worsen and for seeking to slash summer work programs that assist the state’s troubled youths.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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Moyes is likely to spend the summer focusing on improving the squad’s attacking output.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Elsewhere in the interview, the Australian actress revealed that the movie — in which Kidman plays a woman having an affair with a younger man — was thrilling for her.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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With such fine margins at play, a thrilling title race is effectively guaranteed.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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Or, to extrapolate Anderson’s hacks to this example, creating a competition with a sales incentive would be significantly more impactful than barking instructions.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The groups provide resources such as application assistance and U.S. civics instruction, aiding the individuals in their journey to become citizens of the United States.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Charging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charging. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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