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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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Meanwhile, the mayor pledged in his victory speech that New York would "remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and ... led by an immigrant".

From BBC

While this week’s trading action was relatively light, and interrupted by the New Year’s Day holiday, investors nevertheless continued to rotate out of many stocks that powered 2025’s gains.

From The Wall Street Journal

The stock market powered through a year of volatility to mark a strong finish in 2025.

From Barron's

The book is powered, however, by its vividly drawn antihero.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cade Cunningham powered the Pistons with 31 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds.

From Barron's

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