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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
HaMo Real-Time Animation System (Spain) HaMo Animation is building patented hardware and software for animating digital characters live, combining the responsiveness of traditional puppetry with real-time virtual production. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026 Countless hours since last December were spent writing scripts, doing voices, writing and composing pieces of original music, editing, and, of course, animating. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026 In both cases, the animating force is not social conservatism alone but hostility toward immigrants, and toward Muslims in particular. — Faisal Devji, Time, 11 Sep. 2026 This is the animating question of How to Touch Grass, a new podcast series by my colleagues here at The Atlantic. — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 But Mamdani’s animating political philosophy is to use government to solve everyday problems in people’s lives. — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for animating
  1. exhilarating
  2. stimulating
  3. conditioning
  4. stirring
  5. therapeutic
  6. arousing
  7. curative
  8. remedial
Adjective
  • No wonder the action sequences never seem exhilarating — Latif may be adept at staying alive, but the sanctity of his soul is another matter entirely.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • My love for Ayr United in the second-tier Scottish Championship is far more exhilarating, in my opinion, and is something that will never be broken.
    — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of exhilarating
Verb
  • Kratom can produce either stimulating or sedating effects, depending on the dosage taken, and can produce psychotic symptoms, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Indeed, European funds have been fundamental for Spain, and the Recovery Plan has played a key role in driving major structural reforms and stimulating economic growth.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Sep. 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
  • Cook saag over medium-low heat, stirring often, until heated through (do not bring to a simmer or saag may split).
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Venus in your career zone forms an awkward connection to Uranus in your playful 5th house, stirring tension between what looks polished and what actually feels interesting.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of stirring
Adjective
  • The hub can combine readings from multiple implants and coordinate therapeutic responses from devices elsewhere in the body.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Horan has previously described the process of transforming the song into a tribute as therapeutic.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 22 Sep. 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
  • For some patients, a single treatment can produce a durable or potentially curative response, reducing the need for years of ongoing therapy and the associated burden, side effects and cost.
    — Jigar Thakkar, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Hospice offers terminal patients an alternative to the chaotic, clinical environment of a hospital; the emphasis is on dignity and comfort rather than on curative treatment.
    — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of curative
Adjective
  • Graduation rates continue to rise, but the number of students who require remedial coursework after high school remains high.
    — Matt Williams, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Public agencies can buy from or encourage corporate procurers to buy from those AI providers that have complied with remedial measures or provided access to evaluators.
    — Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of remedial

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