as in quickening
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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
Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Standing on an elevated platform, my father held his pipe in one hand and raised his other arm to wave at the crowd, a determined and optimistic smile animating his face.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
The sprawling battle for the Senate is even animating low-key Democrats, like Wisconsin’s Tammy Baldwin, who see this as a critical moment to support candidates who can win general elections in red and purple states.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The film is afraid to be ridiculous, when in fact ridiculousness should be the animating spirit of most successful studio horror.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The report painted a vivid picture of an economic doomsday scenario caused by AI, effectively animating investors’ vague, simmering fears.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
For me, that is one of the animating aspects of land.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Silverblatt and Morrison get into the questions animating the masterpiece Beloved.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
The main question animating Tyrangiel’s reporting is whether and how quickly workers ought to expect artificial intelligence to take their jobs.
—The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
That bit of the story that once possessed you and once tried animating a dead book can become the spine of a living one.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Standing on an elevated platform, my father held his pipe in one hand and raised his other arm to wave at the crowd, a determined and optimistic smile animating his face.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
The sprawling battle for the Senate is even animating low-key Democrats, like Wisconsin’s Tammy Baldwin, who see this as a critical moment to support candidates who can win general elections in red and purple states.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The film is afraid to be ridiculous, when in fact ridiculousness should be the animating spirit of most successful studio horror.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The report painted a vivid picture of an economic doomsday scenario caused by AI, effectively animating investors’ vague, simmering fears.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
For me, that is one of the animating aspects of land.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Silverblatt and Morrison get into the questions animating the masterpiece Beloved.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
The main question animating Tyrangiel’s reporting is whether and how quickly workers ought to expect artificial intelligence to take their jobs.
—The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for animating
Verb
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The funding aims to enhance all-weather roads, stormwater drainage, street lighting, and public markets to improve transport connections, reduce flooding, and boost public safety, while also stimulating the local economy.—
Paige Bruton,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Xie said the massage is based on traditional Chinese medicine, focusing on stimulating acupressure points around the eyes.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Especially for someone whose entire adult life has been immersed in the adrenaline-infusion of coaching — from its exhilarating highs and anguishing lows to simply always being in the middle of so much.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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This may be one of the low points in UConn’s March Madness History, though it’ll always be remembered as one of the most exhilarating upsets in the history of the tournament.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Add celery and mushrooms, and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes.—
Elizabeth Passarella,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Although Kitty’s intentions are sincere, her mind can obsess over matters like a Gemini, stirring the pot even more.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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To avoid arousing suspicion, the mission was primarily carried out by ground forces with limited air support from helicopters, Trevilla said.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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The plans for the therapeutic housing unit were originally unveiled in 2019 and planned to be completed in 2022, but fell years behind schedule due to the COVID pandemic and procedural delays.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The group has procured over 100 tons of therapeutic foods to treat severe malnutrition in children under 5.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lemony Chicken Soup with Rice A bright jolt of citrus wakes up this curative, homestyle chicken soup.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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Around the eleventh century, in Anglo‑Saxon England, instructions for an elaborate childbearing and mothering ritual were recorded by monks in the Lacnunga, a collection of medical texts and curative prayers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In fact, from 2017 to 2023, few, if any, students who placed into remedial math at UCSD graduated as engineering majors.—
David Blobaum,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Some remedial improvements in base-running could help change that.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Animating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animating. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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