high-energy
adjective
high-en·er·gy
ˈhī-ˈe-nər-jē 
1
a
: having such speed and kinetic energy as to exhibit relativistic departure from classical laws of motion
—used especially of elementary particles whose velocity has been imparted by an accelerator
b
: of or relating to high-energy particles
2
: yielding a relatively large amount of energy when undergoing hydrolysis
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Sometime near the end of the Biden administration, USAID spent about $800,000 on the high-energy biscuits, one current and one former employee at the agency told me.
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Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 15 July 2025
There’s going to be everything from coffee shops and cafes to full-service, high-energy restaurants.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
With high-energy gameplay, captivating entertainment, and the presence of college coaches scouting for talent, this tournament transforms the court into a vibrant hub of activity.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Doyle is high-energy on the mound, to say the least.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 15 July 2025
There’s going to be everything from coffee shops and cafes to full-service, high-energy restaurants.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
With high-energy gameplay, captivating entertainment, and the presence of college coaches scouting for talent, this tournament transforms the court into a vibrant hub of activity.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Doyle is high-energy on the mound, to say the least.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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“High-energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-energy. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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