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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Observation generates hypotheses; hypotheses lead to anatomical investigation; anatomy stimulates physiological questions; physiology eventually produces clinical trials.

— Subramaniam C. Krishnan, STAT, 28 Sep. 2026
The intimate spa offers a number of different treatments and beauty rituals, but the standout one is Oro di Amalfi, an exclusive massage with natural lemon oils that relaxes and stimulates the chakras.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

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The base incentive rate for qualifying film and television projects is 5% to 25% depending on in-state spend (a minimum of $250,000), with uplifts possible.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Sep. 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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Being in a state of desire produces physical reactions that are difficult to manufacture — sweat, blood rushing, dilated pupils — while offering up the human impulses behind the work, like what excites a designer and what they’re drawn to.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
The hunt for the next big thing is still what excites many in the industry, said EOG’s Yacob.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 19 Sep. 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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