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  • past tense form of power.
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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.


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Etymology

Origin of powered

First recorded in 1875–80; power + -ed 2

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Major hyperscalers and more than a dozen of neocloud companies and AI labs that once might have looked at natural-gas powered and other combustion technologies now choose Bloom as a “superior power solution,” he added.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

They pulled into the lead with a two-run third inning, powered by doubles from Eliézer Alfonzo — his second double in as many appearances — and Freddie Freeman.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

From there, the seventh seed powered on and stretched away from Van Veen in scoring and finishing to seal a comfortable victory.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Blackstone’s BX -1.07%decrease; down pointing triangle profits are being powered by AI.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

While Nathan powered his phone with his car charger, he checked his phone to see if either Weslee or Steven had responded to the text he had sent a few miles back.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

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