as in provoked
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the dynamic speaker fired up the audience as no one had previously done
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If these quasi-mythical creatures provoked unease, at least among outsiders, their cheese did the opposite.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026 -
Trump’s unprecedented decision to attend an NBA Finals game provoked turmoil for the team and their fans.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 June 2026
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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Although the concept encouraged spaces that felt open, airy, and perfectly curated, in practice, the trend was anything but practical.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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So, that just keeps them stimulated and keeps their day really interesting.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The revving of the AI hype cycle into the coming mega-IPOs will likely keep the bullish traders stimulated.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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“Fired (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fired%20%28up%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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