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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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India has used the summit to push its ambition to catch up with the United States and China in the AI field, including through large-scale data centre construction powered by new nuclear plants.

From Barron's

Stocks were mixed Tuesday following two days of gains that were powered by a tech comeback.

From Barron's

While artificial intelligence investments and spending by well-off families have powered the robust economic growth, it remains unclear if most households will feel uplifted by this boom.

From Barron's

Big picture: The economy powered through a very turbulent 2025 — much to the surprise of economists — and it appears primed for strong growth in the upcoming year.

From MarketWatch

The U.S. and Canada have combined to win every Olympic gold since the event was introduced in 1998, resulting in a bitter, cross-border feud that has powered the sport for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal

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