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as in qi
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings many Eastern cultures believe in the significance of life energy in the healing process

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as in fuel
something with a usable capacity for doing work some of the power needs of the house are provided by solar energy

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How does the noun energy contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of energy are force, might, power, and strength. While all these words mean "the ability to exert effort," energy applies to power expended or capable of being transformed into work.

a worker with boundless energy

When is it sensible to use force instead of energy?

While in some cases nearly identical to energy, force implies the actual effective exercise of power.

used enough force to push the door open

In what contexts can might take the place of energy?

While the synonyms might and energy are close in meaning, might implies great or overwhelming power or strength.

the belief that might makes right

When would power be a good substitute for energy?

In some situations, the words power and energy are roughly equivalent. However, power may imply latent or exerted physical, mental, or spiritual ability to act or be acted upon.

the awesome power of flowing water

When is strength a more appropriate choice than energy?

The synonyms strength and energy are sometimes interchangeable, but strength applies to the quality or property of a person or thing that makes possible the exertion of force or the withstanding of strain, pressure, or attack.

use weight training to build your strength

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Recent Examples of energy The massive energy needs of the data centers required to run artificial intelligence (AI) operations have led Big Tech firms like Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta to buy electricity from preexisting nuclear power plants, push for reopening closed ones, and encourage the construction of new reactors. Time, 15 July 2025 The project is billed as the nation’s first utility-scale offshore wind energy project, providing enough energy for over 400,000 homes and businesses in Massachusetts, while reducing carbon emissions by over 1.6 million tons a year. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2025 Colombia) Set during Colombia’s 1992 energy crisis, following Ester and Leo, a couple whose road trip takes a tragic turn when Ester vanishes without explanation. John Hopewell, Variety, 15 July 2025 Carbohydrates are macronutrients that your body breaks down for energy. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for energy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energy
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  • It is believed that a women’s qi, or life force, is depleted while giving birth.
    Clarissa Wei, Bon Appétit, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Those with strong qi, who can learn to channel it, make for fierce, skilled warriors.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 5 Sep. 2020
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  • Climate change, poverty, the savaged middle class, plagues and the rise of A.I. need to be faced now with far more vigor than when they were first realized back in my youth.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 16 July 2025
  • Siberian iris rhizomes spread over time to form a large clump of plants and can be easily divided every 3 to 4 years to provide more irises and restore vigor.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
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  • Depending on the membership level, members can get free delivery, 2X fuel points and savings on groceries, in addition to the same sale and digital coupons that the grocer offers to all of its customers.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 15 July 2025
  • This syngas has a wide range of potential applications, including the production of hydrogen fuel.
    David Blekhman, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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  • Matt Mercer will be the Game Master for the first four shows, while Travis Willingham will take on the seat and the power of the GM for the first time in Dallas.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Both political parties have tested the line in trying to harness the power of the pulpit, with many Republicans wooing evangelical leaders while Democrats often try to curry favor with Black churches.
    Tiffany Li, ABC News, 15 July 2025
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  • The goal is to continue to build his aura and mystique outside of the weekly WWE television grind.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
  • People who get migraines with aura—dots or zigzags in vision, or another sensory disturbance that typically occurs before the onset of a migraine—have long been told to avoid birth control that contains estrogen.
    Chantelle Lee, Time, 16 July 2025
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  • The Biden-era Inflation Reduction Act overemphasized renewable energy over oil and gas.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
  • The biggest source of oil and gas volumes for Hess is actually the maturing Bakken Shale in North Dakota.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 18 July 2025
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  • That study showed that the AI interaction significantly reduced the strength of those beliefs, even two months later.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2025
  • Only two years prior, Zoe highlighted the strength of their bond while celebrating their 31st anniversary.
    Michael Nied, People.com, 22 July 2025
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  • Nearby is also Saint Paul Mountain Farms, an orchard and vineyard producing local wines, hard ciders and spirits.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
  • Each meal service is also accompanied by a variety of premium wine and spirits as well as soft drinks.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025

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“Energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energy. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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