animating 1 of 2

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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animating

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adjective

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Recent Examples of animating
Adjective
But without the animating spirit of Rickey's Christian faith, the Dodger standout's heroic journey would not have been possible. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025 Each of these potential solutions would surely have upset some people, just as animating the dwarfs did, but committing to the choice that’s best for the movie is always a better option than playing defense. Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025 The hollow quality fed into the original concept that the Creepers would be lightweight, but that created a problem for both the Mama Creeper and the juniors because of the difficulty of animating something large to be nearly weightless. Abigail Lee, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025 While potential First Amendment violations were animating many of those who came out to support Khalil at protests around the city, the potential violation of immigration law has also caused concern. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025 The market’s message and intentions are always worth debating — especially so during an intense pullback, with cacophonous policy headlines and piqued investor emotions animating the action day to day. Michael Santoli, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025 And repulsion is the animating sentiment of Mishra’s new polemic, The World After Gaza. Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2025 The vice president used the podium at the high-level security gathering that had been focusing on the invasion of Ukraine and the threat Russia poses to Europe and the rest of the world to raise social issues animating many on the American right. Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 14 Feb. 2025 Far from nihilism, the idea informed a code of personal sacrifice animating a military ethos among recent civilians now repelling Russian attacks. C.j. Chivers Robert Fass Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for animating
Verb
  • But at the time, the theory that providing children with stimulating activities would help them more than rote learning and academic drills was revolutionary.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
  • For only the second time in at least a decade, top leaders last month made stimulating spending and domestic demand their top priority in 2025.
    Amanda Gerut, Fortune Asia, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook uncovered without stirring.
    Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Add the 3 ½ tablespoons butter and, stirring continuously, cook until the caramel reaches 238 degrees, 15 to 20 minutes more.
    Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Heading west up that ridge amid the long shadows and golden light of the early morning sun is exhilarating, and the view at the summit is worth every step.
    John Meyer, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Now, with a mix of global icons and emerging trailblazers releasing music that spans urbano, pop, música mexicana, and beyond, this year’s race in the general categories should be just as exhilarating.
    Thania Garcia, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The property is built directly over the island’s famed thermal springs—legendary natural pools said to offer many therapeutic benefits.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
  • There will be discussion on the therapeutic benefits of each plant, how to cultivate each plant in your home garden, and how to prepare tea in a variety of ways.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Egypt has diagnosed 87% of people living with hepatitis C and provided curative treatment to 93% of those diagnosed, far exceeding WHO targets.
    William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Given its alleged curative effects for health issues such as indigestion, pharmacists sold soda water at soda fountains, innovative devices that created carbonated water to be sold by the glass.
    Valerie M. Fridland, The Conversation, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • While no injuries have been reported as of August 7, the remedial action is a full refund for consumers.
    Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
  • He was disciplined with a month of unpaid leave, a week of remedial training and a two-week ride-along with a training officer.
    Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2025

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“Animating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animating. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.

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