1
as in thrills
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
for some reason the first snowfall of the season never fails to excite us
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as in provokes
to rouse to strong feeling or action
televised pictures of the victims of the famine that would excite any viewer to pity
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Recent Examples of excites
But what excites us most is slowing it down.
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Alma Rota, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
That’s the bit that excites me, is the idea of being able to bring some change.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
That’s the bit that excites me.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
That’s the bit that excites me, is the idea of being able to bring some change.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2025
The Knight of Wands brings a rush of passion, courage, and the desire to move boldly toward what excites you.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Be clear about what excites you and look for tech that can enhance that experience in the bedroom.
—Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
What excites me most is the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the incredible international horror voices that deserve wider recognition.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
That connection between parasites and environment is what excites her most.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Alma Rota, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
That’s the bit that excites me, is the idea of being able to bring some change.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
That’s the bit that excites me.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
That’s the bit that excites me, is the idea of being able to bring some change.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2025
The Knight of Wands brings a rush of passion, courage, and the desire to move boldly toward what excites you.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Be clear about what excites you and look for tech that can enhance that experience in the bedroom.
—Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
What excites me most is the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the incredible international horror voices that deserve wider recognition.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
That connection between parasites and environment is what excites her most.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excites
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Monfils draws and then thrills a crowd like few players on tour, producing impossible acts of tennis escapology and delivering winners from all corners of the court.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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While airborne, the dancer crosses his legs in the air twice before landing, a feat that thrills ballet enthusiasts who are known to burst into applause at its conclusion.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Through her restraint, Roberts provokes in us some semblance of empathy for her character – in a movie where everyone else is basically monstrous.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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Every action provokes a reaction.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The seasoned steppers usually carry an effortless chemistry that electrifies the room.—
Alexa Stone
Updated October 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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Chris Tucker’s sharp comedic timing takes center stage in Money Talks, and Jamie Foxx electrifies as Electro in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For holidays that are primarily observed in the United States, Tillery encourages travelers to look beyond domestic trips.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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In general, the State Department encourages all Americans who travel abroad to sign up for its free Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) before any international trip.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
23 Oct. 2025
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Branching results like that inspires experimentation in character builds, which then encourages multiple playthroughs to see just how out-of-hand a situation could have gotten.—
Jason Fanelli,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Regulates Appetite Magnesium stimulates the small intestine to release a hormone called cholecystokinin (CCK).—
Devineé Lingo,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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This stimulates your ability to talk to others and share your feelings.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
23 Oct. 2025
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Sternbeck says the variety of spaces and activities creates a Halloween celebration that truly delights all ages, leading to genuine conversations and shared nostalgic experiences.—
Kristen Tribe,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For various reasons—his kids are off from school during the robbery; his getaway driver drops out; his hotheaded gunman arouses suspicion—his haphazard caper doesn’t lead to riches.—
Robert Daniels,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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This arouses the ire of the town’s belligerent sheriff (Colin Hanks, playing against type) and crooked theme park owner (John Ortiz) who decide to get revenge on the apparent family man causing them trouble.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Excites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excites. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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