commoves

verb

present tense third-person singular of commove
as in stimulates

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  1. stimulates
  2. uplifts
  3. inspires
  4. excites
  5. contents
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  • Deadheading daisies helps maintain a tidy appearance, stimulates new growth, and encourages prolific blooms.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Microneedling stimulates your own collagen with minimal downtime, while a series of light to medium chemical peels can brighten the complexion, improve texture and help fade residual summer discoloration.
    — Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of stimulates
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  • Many of the books the platform uplifts belong to commercial genres, such as romance and romantasy.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Show donors the real people, cultures, youth and communities their support uplifts.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of uplifts
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  • In an interview with NPR, Padeu explained his art — and what inspires him.
    — Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026
  • What terrifies you about this moment and inspires you about this moment?
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of inspires
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  • Ask what excites them, share your vision, and choose one clear next step together.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • That excites everyone because the franchise at least has made progress on the field.
    — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of excites
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  • That prompted Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara last February to call on insurers to pay 100% of their policyholders’ contents coverage limits without a detailed inventory, noting some already did.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The cooler chills contents down to -4 degrees Fahrenheit, so there is no need for ice!
    — Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2024
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“Commoves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commoves. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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