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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That flow is computer controlled from a weatherproof control box, powered by solar panels and a battery.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Apple’s Mac computer lineup was powered by Intel chips from 2005 to 2021.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

Silicon has powered computer chips for decades, but engineers are increasingly running into the material's physical limits.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

An index of the so-called Magnificent Seven tech giants, meanwhile, has powered 15% higher this quarter, taking its one year gain to around 27%.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

His thunderous grinding tool powered down, and the dust clouds drifted away, leaving the water quiet and clear.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown

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