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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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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

They are using AI, which is powered by data centers, to work against its maker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The company on Tuesday announced the launch of an AI data center powered by 10,000 of its Zhenwu AI chips developed by its T-Head semiconductor unit, according to multiple reports.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

With high powered electron microscopes, the scientists observed structural damage in the brains of these mice.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

The engine is simple because, like Papin’s first steam engine of 1690, it consists of a single cylinder powered by atmospheric pressure only.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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