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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
What excites you most about this new class of female rappers, especially the ones that are coming out of Atlanta?
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
In this case, intense ultraviolet light from the supernova excites surrounding helium atoms, and these atoms then transfer energy to other elements like oxygen and nitrogen also present around the dying star.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
This is a wake-up call to venture beyond your comfort zone and explore what truly excites your mind again.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
But what excites us most is slowing it down.
—Alma Rota, Rolling Stone, 14 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
Kyle Denis, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
In this case, intense ultraviolet light from the supernova excites surrounding helium atoms, and these atoms then transfer energy to other elements like oxygen and nitrogen also present around the dying star.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
This is a wake-up call to venture beyond your comfort zone and explore what truly excites your mind again.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
But what excites us most is slowing it down.
—Alma Rota, Rolling Stone, 14 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
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
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Mercury in Sagittarius provokes your mind to venture into uncharted territory.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Blue Film provokes and captivates in equal measure, with the naked honesty of a black box off-off-Broadway play.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 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
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Besides the gleaming blue hull, the 60-footer has an open layout that encourages sociability while promoting privacy in areas like the sunbed at the stern or foredeck lounge.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Each troll has a name and a story that encourages nature exploration and ultimately finding ways to protect the earth.—
Khadejeh Nikouyeh,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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And then that usually inspires another melody and other parts of the song.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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What, these days, inspires you to hit the gym or work hard or pursue success in other ways?—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mercury entering Sagittarius today stimulates your creative faculties.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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The low-level, external electrical charge stimulates the body’s internal repair mechanism.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Oct. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
David M. Ewalt,
Scientific American,
7 Nov. 2025
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Every year, the actor surprises and delights us with her choice of costume, paying homage to Pamela Anderson one year and channeling Queen Amidala the next.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Oct. 2025
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More than three devices is considered a cluster that arouses interest.—
Carolyn Forché,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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That intense scarcity arouses a FOMO among very wealthy car lovers that allows Ferrari to charge prices like $250,000 for one of its entry-level cars, and $3 million for a hypercar like its F80.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Excites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excites. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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