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
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 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
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
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 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
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 brand promises results in four weeks—we’re talking reduced fine lines, dullness, and dark circles, along with improved elasticity, thanks to collagen-stimulating regrowth that encourages a more youthful appearance.—
Lauren Pardee,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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In mice, researchers have already been stimulating mice with ultrasound.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The fact that this work survives is an exhilarating triumph.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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Barley posted videos, taken with his GoPro, of the exhilarating experience on his Instagram.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When the butter is foamy, add the shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring often, until blackberries have released their juices, about 5 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 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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Anyone who has worked seriously with psychedelics knows that outcomes depend profoundly on the surrounding context — the therapeutic alliance, the environment in which the experience unfolds, and the relationships that hold a person afterward.—
Dimitri Mugianis,
STAT,
20 Apr. 2026
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She is talented in Tae Kwon Do and participates in therapeutic riding lessons.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
19 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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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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Some remedial improvements in base-running could help change that.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Animating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animating. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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