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 Form Insoles combine mechanical arch support with a neuro-stimulating texture, which is proven to reduce foot fatigue and arch pain by increasing overall foot awareness and foot posture.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The skin care tool is trending for its scalp-stimulating benefits.—
Fiona Ward,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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At tempos both exhilarating and more relaxed, the music was always going somewhere, with purpose and strategy.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Mar. 2026
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This week, the BTS guys make a grand return and reflect on their superstardom, Rvssian recruits WizKid and Rauw Alejandro for an glittering track, and Underscores solidifies her status as one of pop’s most exhilarating producers.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The moody Moon in your 6th House of Effort opposes fiery Mars in your 12th House of Thoughts, stirring urgency around upcoming deadlines, outdated routines, or daily goals.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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When the ale is nearing a boil, put it in another pitcher, pour it very gradually into the pitcher containing the egg mix, while stirring briskly to prevent the eggs from curdling.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 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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That curiosity extends beyond the marketplace and into research institutions such as UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics, where scientists are studying the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelic compounds.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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At Swiss Medica, therapeutic cells are prepared on-site in an internal laboratory that manages the entire process from collection to administration.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Dunbar provided more than curative medicine.—
Anita Moncrease,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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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The judge’s order stated that Empower continues to fail to perform satisfactorily despite the quality improvement plans, corrective actions and other remedial measures put in place by the state, and poses imminent danger to the children under its care.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Animating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animating. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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