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powered

American  
[pou-erd] / ˈpaʊ ərd /

adjective

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

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

Other Word Forms

  • nonpowered adjective
  • self-powered adjective
  • underpowered adjective

Etymology

Origin of powered

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

Example Sentences

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But now, many of the investors that powered the sector’s recent boom are turning to pull their money from private-credit funds as cracks begin to show.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

But others suggest that might not matter, given the bullish expectations for earnings growth, powered largely by big tech and financials, for both the previous quarter and the whole of 2026.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

What was once a small, urban, English-speaking circuit has grown into a far bigger, more diverse scene, powered by YouTube and Instagram, where comics can reach millions directly.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Some of Coachella’s most elite attendees won’t spend their day at the actual festival, choosing instead to hop between the many exclusive day parties, powered by brands like Revolve.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The factory soon came in view and, just beyond it, the river that powered the machines.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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