How to Use stimulate in a Sentence

stimulate

verb
  • The economy was not stimulated by the tax cuts.
  • Their discussion stimulated him to research the subject more.
  • A raise in employee wages might stimulate production.
  • He was stimulated by their discussion.
  • And that will stimulate some new growth.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Stems can be pinched back to stimulate more growth as needed.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
  • This can stimulate your nerves, which can set off those muscle spasms.
    Rachel Nall, Msn, SELF, 10 Feb. 2022
  • Prune to control size or shape, not to stimulate new growth.
    Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 29 May 2026
  • There should be something there to stimulate your mind.
    Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 24 Mar. 2026
  • When open, the nerve cell stimulates other cells.
    Jacob A Tennessen, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Remove old blooms to stimulate new bloom growth.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
  • Playing games can be a fun, easy way to keep your brain stimulated as you age.
    Allison Forsyth, Health, 30 June 2026
  • The deep massage is said to stimulate hair growth, keeping it thick and sleek.
    Varsha Patel, refinery29.com, 10 May 2022
  • This lets light into the woodland, which helps to stimulate new growth.
    Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 30 Nov. 2021
  • The caffeine can help further stimulate your urge to poop.
    Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
  • You’re drawn to lovers who stimulate your mind and challenge your worldview.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Some of the rats even stimulated themselves to death.
    Ulrik Juul Christensen, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Heading removes the end of shoots or limbs and stimulates regrowth near the cut.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
  • This stimulates roots to grow before the stems are cut and divided.
    Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
  • As a result, his answers are brief and not all that stimulating.
    Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The third is to stimulate the body’s immune system with a vaccine.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 8 June 2021
  • Rice water can do wonders for frizzy, damaged hair, as well as stimulate growth.
    Tessa Petak, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • The results, at scales large and small, are designs that dazzle the eye and stimulate the mind.
    The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Sound sets off a wave of fluid in the cochlea and stimulates the hair cells to transmit signals to the brain.
    Gina Kolata, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2024
  • These medications help stimulate hair growth, which can stop hair loss or at the very least, slow it down.
    Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Both stimulate new growth; however, summer is the time for slow growth.
    Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2023
  • Mars’ alignment with Uranus stimulates a sudden change of heart.
    USA TODAY, 15 July 2024
  • This can help stimulate appetite.
    Laura Schober, Health, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Prune 1/3 of the oldest, thickest stems down to the ground to stimulate new shoots.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
  • His idea was to stimulate surfboard design.
    Corky Carroll, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025

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