COMMOVES Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

commoves

verb

present tense third-person singular of commove

as in stimulates

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As the cooling metal tool depuffs swollen tissues and stimulates microcirculation, the peptide-rich cream works beneath the surface to rebuild structural volume.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
Cutting the tree stimulates vigorous root suckering, causing dozens of shoots to pop up and spread even further.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 22 Oct. 2026

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This year, Ireland sweetened the pot, adding VFX and post-production uplifts to the incentive program.

— Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Christian Science Perspective Instead of being full of burden and obligation, the activities of Churches of Christ, Scientist, are full of light that uplifts and heals.

— Lynn Jackson, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Oct. 2026

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That dish inspires Grillbird’s glossy house sauce, sweetened just enough with pineapple juice and ketchup.

— Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
The result is a near-perfect partner, who is doting and honest, and drives the villagers mad with envy — and inspires some nefarious actions from the likes of Elizabeth Debicki’s character, the tailor’s wife.

— Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026

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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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