1
as in to arouse
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
research into alternative energy sources has been stimulated by this funding increase
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2
as in to provoke
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the government crackdown has only stimulated the citizenry to more acts of violence
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Recent Examples of stimulate
For the second time, the Sunny Bunny festival hosted a short film pitching competition, offering a monetary prize and aiming to stimulate more homegrown Ukrainian films.
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Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2025
Growing demand for electricity in the region has stimulated interest from industrial and agricultural businesses.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
The reason for the independence, the Brookings Institution explains, is that politicians tend to want lower interest rates because lower rates stimulate the economy.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
The importance of daylight The infrared light found in daylight can modulate inflammation, stimulate collagen production, prevent neurodegeneration, and even optimize mitochondria, which produce energy inside our cells.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
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Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2025
Growing demand for electricity in the region has stimulated interest from industrial and agricultural businesses.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
The reason for the independence, the Brookings Institution explains, is that politicians tend to want lower interest rates because lower rates stimulate the economy.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
The importance of daylight The infrared light found in daylight can modulate inflammation, stimulate collagen production, prevent neurodegeneration, and even optimize mitochondria, which produce energy inside our cells.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulate
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The double agent Clive arouses Jake’s suspicion immediately, and Sheriff McDowell vouches for him despite being unable to distinguish an Irish accent from a Scottish one.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2025
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Their sympathies can be aroused by the stories spun by protectionist politicians.—
David B. McGarry,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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These tales were layered, open to interpretation, and meant to provoke reflection and herein lies their enduring power.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s comments have provoked a strong reaction, including boycotts on U.S. goods and protests.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Continue adding stock as needed, stirring frequently, and cook for another 9 minutes or until the rice is al dente and the vegetables are tender.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes. 2: Add the water, beans (with their liquid), tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes, if using, and stir to combine.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
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Valencia said the seeds encourage rodents to enter the stadium and that the machines required to clean up the shells were causing noise pollution for those living close to their Mestalla stadium.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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In a key way, the American health system encourages it.—
Rebecca T Brown,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2025
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The new congressional district is energizing to Jamorrey Gosha, a senior at Alabama State, a historically Black university in Montgomery.—
Debbie Elliott,
NPR,
1 May 2025
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The Real Power Of Moon Shots In the end, ambitious goals energize teams, unlock innovation and drive growth in ways incremental targets never can.—
Ryan Brinkhurst,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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This is a great opportunity for communities to honor the country’s past, celebrate its present, and inspire its future through events and video storytelling.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Known for supporting individuals with autism — an effort inspired by his son, Jonathan — Eichenholz is using the house in part to support Jonathan’s Landing Foundation, which seeks to create housing for 500 people and 5,000 jobs to help adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).—
Laura Kinsler,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2025
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But his selection alone has invigorated the fan base with the idea of change.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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As for other cosmic weather, Venus (planet of pleasure) enters the fiery skies of Aries on April 30, invigorating relationships with greater passion for the weeks ahead.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Between the topsy-turvy placements and the demonic energy coming from just about everyone else, the episode manages to enliven a season that was trending stale.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
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To reassure the Buffett’s of the world, and win more of their cash, Tokyo must reduce bureaucracy, level playing fields, incentivize a startup boom, increase productivity, loosen labor markets and empower women to enliven growth and create new wealth for a critical mass of Japanese.—
William Pesek,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Stimulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulate. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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