animating 1 of 2

adjective

as in quickening

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verb

present participle of animate
as in stimulating
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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Recent Examples of animating
Verb
The standout of the group was Ningning, who executed the dance on a high level while animating her face. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026 Add in the race and religion factors animating the race, and Tuesday’s primary in Michigan could lay bare which litmus tests are likely to shape the 2028 presidential contest. — Philip Elliott, Time, 3 Aug. 2026 One of its animating tensions is a clash between old traditions and beliefs and recent encroachments, including Christianity. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026 The fresh wind of pragmatism animating the Bancarella Prize—a book fair that exposed and celebrated the consumerist dimension of the book as object—pushed the boundaries of the publishing industry beyond the niches of its traditional readership. — Literary Hub, 22 July 2026 For Gilead Sciences, that disconnect between what science can do and what culture actually believes, has become the animating challenge of its corporate responsibility work. — Ashley Lan, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026 The issue of return-to-office was so animating to many state workers that the group of anonymous employees was able to raise $9,000 and put up the billboard in less than three weeks, all through the subreddit. — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026 The code covers much more ground, but its animating spirit is clear throughout. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026 Railing against a new crop of progressive candidates has emerged as a more animating focus for a president who thrills to a fight. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for animating
  1. exhilarating
  2. stimulating
  3. conditioning
  4. stirring
  5. therapeutic
  6. arousing
  7. curative
  8. remedial
Adjective
  • Sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers and watching Pete-Crow Armstrong outduel Shohei Ohtani in their MVP showdown seemed like the perfect way to end an exhilarating homestand for the Chicago Cubs.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • And what is perhaps most frightening, in those despondent moments that inevitably follow the exhilarating rush, is the realization that this enveloping abyss retains the imprint of our actions.
    — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhilarating
Verb
  • My grandparents have found that compression socks help relieve some of the discomfort and swelling that comes from prolonged restricted movement by stimulating circulation in your legs.
    — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • At night, a retinoid or retinol is one of the best ingredients for improving fine lines and stimulating collagen over time.
    — Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of stimulating
Adjective
  • Cayenne owners will be able to track charging via their My Porsche app and are able to create pre-conditioning settings to meet their individual needs.
    — Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Dyson also claims that the Omega nourishing collection delivers up to 94 percent stronger hair, compared to using non-conditioning shampoo on straight hair.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Definition of conditioning
Verb
  • The Moon enters Gemini and your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources, stirring questions around trust, money, or emotional exchange.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Perez Hilton has expressed deep regret, particularly for stirring panic and fear among Hollywood celebrities through his popular blogsite.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of stirring
Adjective
  • The request prompted Sinkule to explore the protein’s therapeutic potential himself.
    — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026
  • There are still treatments available when cancer has spread to the bones, including therapeutic radiation, which circulates throughout the body and can help relieve discomfort.
    — Raymond Strickland, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of therapeutic
Verb
  • Today, fiery Mars moves to the top of your chart to stay for the next six weeks, arousing your ambition as never before.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
  • No clear catalyst One reason the surge in oil futures trading is arousing suspicion is that no market-moving announcements were slated for Monday morning, such as government economic releases or speeches from Federal Reserve officials.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Definition of arousing
Adjective
  • Unfortunately, there are cases where an individual’s illness is so advanced that there is no curative treatment available.
    — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
  • For patients, the result could be faster access to curative therapies rather than waiting for annual budgets, coverage decisions, and funding constraints to catch up with scientific advances.
    — William V. Padula, STAT, 8 June 2026
Definition of curative
Adjective
  • The order required that ICE develop and file, within 14 days, a remedial plan to implement comprehensive systems for medical care and disability accommodations.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2026
  • By contrast, Rule 11 sanctions are not so much remedial but are punitive in nature.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of remedial

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