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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Shares of Arm Holdings were climbing in after-hours trading on Wednesday following record revenue for the chip designer, as both its smartphone and artificial-intelligence businesses powered growth.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

More travelers are toting portable chargers to keep their digital equipment powered throughout their journeys.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The company’s overall earnings were powered by its entertainment business, which posted revenue of $11.7 billion, up 10% compared with the prior year’s quarter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

It hasn’t, however, had much effect on stocks, prices of which have hit a string of all-time highs powered by solid corporate earnings.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Inside was a yellow plastic flashlight, an electric strobebeacon powered by a drycell, a first-aid kit.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy

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