Synonyms

powered

American

[pou-erd] / ˈpaʊ ərd /

adjective

(of a machine, vehicle, etc.) having a specified fuel or prime mover.

a gasoline-powered engine; an engine-powered pump.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of powered

First recorded in 1875–80; power + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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Powered by its core index fund business, the world’s largest asset manager is now also the most valuable one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Powered by singles like Escapism and Oscar Winning Tears, it won a record-breaking six Brit Awards, including album of the year, which resulted in Raye "ugly crying on national television".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Powered by a $300 billion multiyear contract with AI leader OpenAI, this business saw revenue grow 68% last quarter.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

O’Rourke’s political group, Powered by People, helped register people to vote in the district, stayed in touch with them to encourage them to vote and called and texted 30,000 voters eligible to vote by mail.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2026

“Hardly a couple of ounces of feathers and bones. But that bird can fly to Africa and back. Powered by bugs and worms and desire.”

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

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