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
Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
That gap between demographic reality and institutional influence is the animating tension behind a trip spanning Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and then Equatorial Guinea.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
His role as lead storyteller, producer, and driving force behind the animating side of the studio more or less ended with the strike.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
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 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
Verb
If the President’s Epstein stonewalling initially enraged his base, the issue is arguably now more animating for Democrats than for Republicans.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
That gap between demographic reality and institutional influence is the animating tension behind a trip spanning Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and then Equatorial Guinea.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
His role as lead storyteller, producer, and driving force behind the animating side of the studio more or less ended with the strike.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for animating
Verb
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Desires run deep on April 28, as Venus in Gemini meets with Pluto in Aquarius, creating one of the most magnetic and intellectually stimulating trines of the season.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Key Takeaways Eating a small handful of arugula before meals may gently support digestion by stimulating digestive enzymes, stomach acid, and bile.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some travelers combine both itineraries for a two-week grand circuit, but our single week was exhilarating and full.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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To prepare for this exhilarating adventure, fans should play these top games.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Add onion and celery; cook until tender, stirring occasionally.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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By evening, disruptive Uranus enters your 12th House of Secrets and Solitude, stirring dreams, memories, and subconscious patterns.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
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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Personalized treatments could help the field move beyond symptom suppression and toward functional remission, optimizing the probability of therapeutic success and eventually evolving into improved prevention.—
Eric J. Nestler,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
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Dancing for me is just so healing and so therapeutic.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
28 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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The superintendent of Oswego School District 308 has sent a follow up letter to parents after the district sent an offer of remedial summer help to all minority students.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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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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“Animating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animating. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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