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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
And the latest reports suggest that EV charging is nothing compared to the massive demand that new data centers will impose.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
The combination is said to move energy efficiently while lighter materials and less heat generation support the faster charging times.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 8 Jan. 2026
DuVivier thinks more competition in areas such as rooftop solar and electric vehicle charging could spur more innovation, energy efficiency and cost savings.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
There are three unique compartments and 20 individual pockets to separate out all your clothing, gear, and smaller essentials, as well as an external USB port for convenient on-the-go charging.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Faster charging and longer device lifespans could follow.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
With an adjustable arm and lamp head, this LED task light has been modernized with a USB charging port but still maintains the same low-key charm of a classic adjustable light.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
The Goal Zero Lighthouse 600-Lumen Solar LED Camping Lantern is a versatile lighting option, offering a small solar panel for recharging and a USB-A charging port.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
According to charging documents, police were able to identify McKee by linking him to a car that arrived in the Tepes' neighborhood shortly before the murders and left just after the homicide.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
One common-sense reform would prohibit credit-card companies from charging swipe fees on non-revenue portions of a transaction, such as state and local taxes or tips.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
On Thursday, a new federal indictment was unsealed, charging Luchin with a single-day robbery spree that netted barely more than $2,800.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Hotel booking sites have been found charging customers from wealthier areas higher rates than those in poorer ones.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Both Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have made billions charging as much for these drugs as the market will allow.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
Police arrested Wimunc on suspicion of his wife's murder, charging him with first-degree murder, second-degree arson and conspiracy to commit second-degree arson.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
Pakistan, Chile, Greece and Hungary are among those charging ahead.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
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Current lithium-ion battery solutions often impose practical constraints on business users, including three-hour charging times and limited operating ranges of around 40 kilometers.
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The backpack-sized system uses compact hydrogen fuel cells to deliver long-lasting, stable power for applications where charging infrastructure is limited or unavailable.
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The revelation suggested the committee was no longer functioning as an independent source of guidance but doing Kennedy’s bidding.—
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Since the show’s premiere in March 2024, Burnett’s Norma has been set up as a money- and status-hungry snob, willing to do just about anything to have others do her bidding and maintain her opulent lifestyle amongst the highest of high society.—
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Now, more than 75% of people who live in the neighborhood south of Pleasant Grove High School (PGHS) and Albanian Middle School have signed a petition asking the city for help.—
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Both states are asking, in essence, for the courts to block ICE from enforcing some immigration law, based on the 10th Amendment.—
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Iranian authorities have responded by deploying numerous security forces, imposing internet blackouts and enforcing curfews in some areas in an effort to suppress the unrest.—
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Originally constructed to be a shopping mall, the imposing structure now serves as the headquarters of Venezuela’s intelligence services and a notorious prison.—
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Before dying of cancer in 2013, Chávez handpicked Maduro as his successor, entrusting him with a country already buckling under the weight of dependence on oil, and the realization that prosperity was coming to an end.—
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His solo debut, Barbarian, made more than $45 million on a budget of less than $5 million, and now Warners was entrusting the actor turned director with a movie costing eight times that.—
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For visitors, this means the people guiding your raft or instructing your clinic possess deep expertise and enthusiasm for their work.—
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Citizens of Minneapolis took to the streets, throwing snowballs at their own local police and local businesses proudly displayed signs in their windows instructing people how to use whistles to thwart ICE.—
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In both O'Keefe and Ecklund's cases, ICE began their respective detentions by verbally accusing them of breaking the law.—
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Welfare advocates, long highly critical of the San Jose animal shelter, are warning of a potential legal fight if the agency fails to improve animal care — accusing the city of neglect, gross negligence and repeating violations of state law.—
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Several hundred people turned out over the course of the afternoon, filling the main parking area and forcing others to park in an adjacent hospital clinic lot and a nearby strip mall as a steady stream of visitors continued to arrive.—
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More than 100 people gathered outside the Home Depot on Grasmere Avenue in Fairfield late Saturday morning, filling the sidewalk with handmade signs, chants and the steady sound of car horns from drivers slowing down to show support.—
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The demonstrations intensified after a federal officer shot a Venezuelan man accused of fleeing a traffic stop and attacking an agent, federal officials said.—
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After officers reached the person, two other people arrived from a nearby apartment and all three started attacking the officer, according to DHS.—
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“Charging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charging. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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