electrify
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Synonyms for electrify
Synonyms
charge, excite, exhilarate, galvanize, intoxicate, pump up, thrill, titillate, turn on
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As abysmal as the Vikings looked on offense throughout much of Saturday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals, a glimmer of hope existed in the form of Dalvin Cook busting off an 85-yard touchdown run to electrify the home crowd at U.S. Bank Stadium. — Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, "Dalvin Cook showcases how good the Vikings can be with him leading the way," 24 Aug. 2019 Who is the Obama-like Latino who can electrify the convention? — Amy Chozick, New York Times, "Julián Castro’s Obama Moment," 18 Aug. 2019 The rail authority pledged more than $700 million to electrify Caltrain’s 50 miles of service from San Jose to San Francisco. — Los Angeles Times, "In a blow to the bullet train, California might shift billions to L.A. and Bay Area projects," 30 July 2019 This year’s Met Gala hosted legions of A-listers who electrified the red carpet in glitzy, camp-friendly ensembles. — Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, "Kylie Jenner Talked About 'How Rich She Is' at the Met Gala, Says Alex Rodriguez," 25 June 2019 In Rutschman — the Oregon State catcher who electrified college baseball over the past year — the Orioles might have an exception to the idea that one player can't change an entire team. — Jon Meoli, baltimoresun.com, "Top pick Adley Rutschman could transform Orioles with his talent, but might do more with 'Mudita'," 8 June 2019 Jacob Wallace, who electrified the regional, should be the first Husky picked. — Dom Amore, courant.com, "NCAA baseball: Oklahoma State ends UConn’s run in regional final," 4 June 2019 While that may not have made for electrifying television, Mueller delivered the goods. — Karen Tumulty, The Denver Post, "Guest Commentary: The real bombshell from Mueller," 26 July 2019 Transit advocates will point to a broader effort to prompt the MBTA to convert its notoriously infrequent commuter rail service into something more akin to rapid transit, potentially by electrifying the system. — Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, "Lawmakers revive Blue Line extension idea," 22 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'electrify.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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