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energizer

American  
[en-er-jahy-zer] / ˈɛn ərˌdʒaɪ zər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that energizes.

  2. Pharmacology. antidepressant.


Etymology

Origin of energizer

First recorded in 1740–50; energize + -er 1

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Gaby, the character, is going through a lot of different issues, both grieving her marriage and grieving her best friend, and yet she’s so often kind of the energizer of things.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 22, 2023

"Today, everybody uses it, from doctors to police, it's a natural energizer," Vasquez said.

From Reuters Nov. 12, 2022

Self saw Martin turn into an energizer at the Big 12 tournament but didn’t know whether that spark would fade.

From Washington Post Apr. 1, 2022

"The guys respect him and he’s a good energizer off the bench."

From Fox News Dec. 12, 2021

And you had to eat every single dot, energizer, fruit, and ghost possible along the way, without ever losing a single life.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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