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
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 Original Force is animating the series on behalf of Tencent Video. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 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 Add in the race and religion factors animating the race, and Tuesday’s primary in Michigan could lay bare which litmus tests are likely to shape the 2028 presidential contest. — Philip Elliott, Time, 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 The fresh wind of pragmatism animating the Bancarella Prize—a book fair that exposed and celebrated the consumerist dimension of the book as object—pushed the boundaries of the publishing industry beyond the niches of its traditional readership. — Literary Hub, 22 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
  • But the real exhilarating and exultant joy is that of the chase — two very different men forced on the run.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Summer also brings opportunities to hike across glaciers and explore Eyjafjallajökull by snowmobile, offering an exhilarating way to experience this untamed terrain firsthand.
    — Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhilarating
Verb
  • Protein may also support weight loss by slowing digestion and stimulating the release of hormones that promote feelings of fullness and satiety.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 1 Sep. 2026
  • While stimulating a fresh sense of observation, Selwyn also wanted to counter some myths about museums.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 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
  • Simmer the pasta in the sauce, gently stirring and tossing occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Add tomato paste; cook, stirring often, until darkened in color, 2 to 4 minutes.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of stirring
Adjective
  • But keto is a serious therapeutic approach for brain disorders dating back more than a century.
    — Kelly Rogers Victor, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Later that night, there’s more fallout from recent events — albeit of a more therapeutic kind — when Keeley and Rebecca share their problems while watching Bridesmaids before ending the night determined to carry on.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 2 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
  • 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
  • Unfortunately, there are cases where an individual’s illness is so advanced that there is no curative treatment available.
    — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of curative
Adjective
  • The outcome of the investigation, Balon said, resulted in the officer receiving a demotion in rank, an unpaid suspension, an indefinite suspension from the use of Flock and remedial ethics training.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The measure would require a social worker to ensure a child receives appropriate medical care when the child appears to need immediate emergency medical, surgical or other remedial treatment.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of remedial

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