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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  • The Chinese variant actually stimulates economic activity as corrupt officials sell the rights to monetize unproductive state assets to private enterprises.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
  • Ancient techniques include Kobido, a Japanese holistic massage that restores balance and stimulates the muscles through rhythmic tapping and fast hand movements across the face and neck.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Definition of stimulates
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  • Show donors the real people, cultures, youth and communities their support uplifts.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Senior second baseman MaKayla Van Vossen, a DePaul recruit who returned to that position after playing shortstop earlier in the season, said Beals uplifts teammates.
    — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Definition of uplifts
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  • Organizers said the camp builds confidence and leadership and inspires the next generation of young women to pursue firefighting.
    — Kellye Lynn, CBS News, 12 July 2026
  • Wallace inspires Scotland to fight for freedom despite overwhelming odds.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of inspires
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  • Looking ahead five to ten years, what excites you most about AI in healthcare?
    — AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • That authenticity across the board, in addition to what the story is amplifying, excites Talwalkar to no end.
    — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 28 June 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
Definition of contents
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“Commoves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commoves. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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