as in provoking
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the dynamic speaker fired up the audience as no one had previously done
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Gallery hoppers will also find design showcases at the Museu del Disseny at Glòries and thought-provoking contemporary exhibitions at MACBA (The Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona).—
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AFAR Media,
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Like most of McElwee’s films, including Sherman’s March itself, this one juxtaposes two seemingly unrelated things in surprising and thought-provoking ways.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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In August 2025, Keeler and two other pastors of the church, Jerry Dorris and Tanner Cartwright, released a public statement encouraging more Christians to quietly remove the books on the shelves to keep them away from children.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Superyacht Forum in Amsterdam, a group of superyacht industry leaders convened to christen a collaborative effort aimed at encouraging sustainable practices aimed at maintaining the health of the ocean playgrounds that superyachts frequent.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The truth is, overseeing the transition of a youthful talent into the first team is one of the most rewarding and stimulating aspects of Arteta’s job.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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This natural-bristle dry brush gently exfoliates skin before soaking, stimulating circulation and encouraging smooth, glowing skin.—
Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Kuhn might simply be stirring the pot, but that doesn't seem to be his style.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Add onion; cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Firing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firing%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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