as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
Mr. Clark animates history for his sixth graders by frequently showing up for class dressed like some famous historical figure
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as in animated
having much high-spirited energy and movement
an animate dance routine that will really get the blood pumping
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as in breathing
having or showing life
had a dream about a sandwich that becomes animate
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Recent Examples of animate
Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2025
On TikTok, as The Washington Post has reported, some creators are making $5,000 a month using AI tools to write scripts and animate extremely dumb viral videos where old men talk about soiling themselves.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2025
Royster recalled her animate Catholic teachings and love of Pope Francis’s vision for the church and the prophetic role to hold the government accountable.
—Olivia Cyrus, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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He’s animated by his enthusiasm, talking very fast.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2025
On TikTok, as The Washington Post has reported, some creators are making $5,000 a month using AI tools to write scripts and animate extremely dumb viral videos where old men talk about soiling themselves.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
But at the same time, the underlying concerns that animate AI doomers have become harder to dismiss as chatbots seem to drive people into psychotic episodes and instruct users in self-mutilation.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2025
Royster recalled her animate Catholic teachings and love of Pope Francis’s vision for the church and the prophetic role to hold the government accountable.
—Olivia Cyrus, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animate
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Plus, men don’t have the hormonal surges of prolactin that stimulate milk production in women.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Bank stocks are rallying today on expectations that lower interest rates will help stimulate economic activity.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Awards were given out across 33 categories, with winners in the narrative, documentary, and animated shorts categories achieving Oscar eligibility.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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Despite being a pretty great animated sitcom in its own right, Dispatch will need to quickly start leaning further into its immersive elements to justify its place (and price tag) among a crowded streaming landscape.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The question of how to manage Indiana's forests sparks some of the livelier and more contentious debates among local environmentalists.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
29 Oct. 2025
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Inside a converted warehouse (complete with an outdoor patio), the lively, family-friendly taproom serves creative small-batch brews, drawing a steady mix of locals and visitors.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Keeping the breed and other native species alive is challenging.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Down Cemetery Road, which premiered Wednesday on Apple TV, kicks off with a house exploding in a neighborhood in Oxford, England, that kills two occupants but leaves a little girl alive.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Disney Channel series, which released new episodes Monday through Friday at the height of its popularity, would see its energetic teen stars perform a blend of musical performances and sketch comedy routines.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Absent replacing party sinecurists with able, energetic people, nothing can keep candidates from adopting this agenda on their own—as some younger primary challengers of Democratic incumbents are already starting to do.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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But most deer versus vehicle crashes are the result of breeding season, when bucks are active and increasing their movement.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Oct. 2025
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According to the survey, active news consumers tended to be older, left-leaning viewers of cable news.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Animate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animate. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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