COMMOVES Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

commoves

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present tense third-person singular of commove

as in stimulates

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Research also shows Mānuka stimulates keratinocytes—the cells that make up about 90 percent of the skin’s surface—to proliferate and migrate faster.

— Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026
Muscle is what puts tension on the bones — good tension that stimulates bone cell turnover, Prather says.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2026

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Tennesse’s core film and TV production incentive is a 25% rebate on eligible expenses in the state, with uplifts possible, on a minimum spend of $500,000.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
Venus will also be in harmony with lucky Jupiter, which uplifts the energetic atmosphere with joy, charm and possibility.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

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Social media inspires the flight, the flight fuels the haul and the haul sends the next person spiraling through browser tabs.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
Even on a good day, Michigan is not a program that inspires many warm and fuzzy feelings among casual fans of college football.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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What excites me is the competitive side of it having to make a move, back your decision and keep pushing yourself when the game shifts.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
What excites you in the comedy space — and what’s your perspective on comedy now, as someone known for reaching audiences with event movies?

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Sep. 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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