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charge up

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  1. Excite, agitate, stimulate, as in The new preacher can really charge up the congregation, or Planning Beth's wedding got her mom all charged up. This term originally was used for narcotic stimulation but now is used more broadly. [Slang; early 1900s]


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A California-based startup called Reflect Orbital says that reflecting sunshine on places during times of darkness could charge up solar panels, grow crops and replace urban lighting.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The university currently sells the excess electricity from its turbines to the local utility company, but it could use it to charge up Cache’s thermal cement batteries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Movers can charge up to 10% more than the estimated cost of delivery, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

Energy has led the charge, up 21%, followed by materials, consumer staples, and industrials.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Tonight, I'll charge up both batteries so I can be ready for a little test drive tomorrow.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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