COMMOVED Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

commoved

verb

past tense of commove

as in stimulated

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The move stimulated the private sector and accelerated the deployment of EV infrastructure, Vesser said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Issagholyan built out a 24-session plan to course-correct, involving twice weekly visits in which I would be chiropractically adjusted, my jaw cold-lasered to promote cellular regeneration and my back muscles stimulated by electrodes.

— Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of stimulated

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Shoppers get excited by new trends and brands move quickly to cater to them.

— Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
This has created a divide, with those on the preservation side feeling disillusioned by the prevalence of slop, and those on the AI side excited by the possibilities, particularly as the tools continue to evolve.

— Andrew Webster, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of excited

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Scientists have spent decades trying to build artificial molecular machines inspired by the motors that power movement inside living cells.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
How Richard Branson inspired Tan-Gillespie’s career ethos As Tan-Gillespie’s career developed, so did her aspirations.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of inspired

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And uplifted by his relationships with current broadcast partners Ryan Lefebvre (since 1999), Steve Stewart (since 2008) and Jake Eisenberg (since 2023).

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
When the area was uplifted and glaciers carved out the valley, this durable rock unit had been hydrothermally altered and cemented, enabling it to resist erosion.

— Kristen Kidd, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2026

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