powered

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/ ˈpaʊ ərd /

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Definition of powered

adjective

(of a machine, vehicle, etc.) having a specified fuel or prime mover: a gasoline-powered engine; an engine-powered pump.

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Origin of powered

First recorded in 1875–80; power + -ed²

OTHER WORDS FROM powered

non·pow·ered, adjectiveself-powered, adjectiveun·der·pow·ered, adjective

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How to use powered in a sentence

Alternatively powered transportation vehicles of all stripes and covering all modes of travel are the rage right now among the public investment crowd.
With a reported deal in the wings for Joby Aviation, electric aircraft soars to $10B business|Jonathan Shieber|February 12, 2021|TechCrunch
Burnt out by a high-powered, full-time role and raising a young daughter, senior communications executive Sherelle Folkes decided in late 2019 it was time to look for a part-time position.
‘It’s possible if done right’: Pandemic accelerates demand for flexible senior roles|Jessica Davies|February 3, 2021|Digiday
Each robot comes with a powered dock that can fully recharge a Spot bot in roughly two hours.
Boston Dynamics gave its dog-like robot a charging dock and an arm on its head|Stan Horaczek|February 2, 2021|Popular-Science
Whether you’re coordinating resources at the construction site or on the manufacturing line, the RMU2080D is tested to last, with high-powered accessories that work overtime for your business.
Receive and transmit clear messages with these reliable walkie-talkies|PopSci Commerce Team|January 19, 2021|Popular-Science

You might think that super-powered suction is exactly what’s required to deal with pet hair, but it’s actually a little more complicated than that.
Best vacuum cleaner: How to tidy up fast|Charlotte Marcus|January 14, 2021|Popular-Science
It cost several thousand dollars and a high-powered former district attorney to get the charges dropped.
What Would Happen if I Got in White Cop’s Face?|Goldie Taylor|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But they are being built with new, lighter materials and powered with far more efficient engines.
Flying Coach Is the New Hell: How Airlines Engineer You Out of Room|Clive Irving|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
With fighter jets, bombers, and nuclear-powered icebreakers, the Vladimir Putin regime is staking its claim in the Arctic.
Russia Preps Its North Pole Invasion|Dave Majumdar|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And our gripes about the lack of light in our lives are not without merit — humans truly are solar powered.
Fight Seasonal Affective Disorder With This New Tracker|DailyBurn|November 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
SpaceShipTwo had been slung under the jet-powered carrier aircraft WhiteKnightTwo before taking off.
SpaceShipTwo Flew on Untested Rocket|Dave Majumdar, Clive Irving|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He was hurrying down the walk in front, and I watched until he got into a motor-car—a high-powered roadster.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run|Stanley R. Matthews
When its owner purred out in his high-powered little car, Henry drew a long breath and began in earnest.
The Box-Car Children|Gertrude Chandler Warner
Many steep hills would be encountered, but none that would present great difficulty to a moderate-powered motor.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car|Thomas D. Murphy
Lucky a trader needs an atom-powered tractor that can move at night.
The Planet Strappers|Raymond Zinke Gallun
I had almost completed the sequence when I felt the powered grip of the suited man on my arm.
Greylorn|John Keith Laumer