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galvanizations

noun

plural of galvanization
as in inducements

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  1. stimuli
  2. incentives
  3. stimulants
  4. spurs
  5. encouragements
  6. goads
Noun
  • Another compartment for the negative stimuli, such as the spray or shock.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The edit intercuts old film reels, both archival B-roll and seeming home movies, to hint at how all these new stimuli jog Brooke’s memory.
    — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of stimuli
Noun
  • These incentives typically include mortgage rate buy-downs, or sellers agreeing to pay for repairs.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Give Jimbo a three-year deal at $1 million annually and load it with incentives.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of incentives
Noun
  • As a practicing psychiatrist, Lembke routinely prescribes stimulants for ADHD, opioids for pain and benzodiazepines for insomnia and anxiety.
    — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Energy drinks are not designed to treat dehydration and often contain sugar and stimulants that may worsen symptoms.
    — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of stimulants
Noun
  • Plus, according to the brand, podiatrists recommend them for people with plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, and other common foot, ankle, and knee issues.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
  • It’s called the Golden Spurs Award — given annually to the Campbell family member who shoots the turkey with the biggest spurs.
    — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of spurs
Noun
  • Many folks send encouragements toward OP mom and her son, while others put heat on the other parents for sexualizing their kids’ friendship.
    — DeVonne Goode, Parents, 26 July 2026
  • All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.
    — Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Definition of encouragements
Noun
  • To Robin Wright’s multimillionaire gallery owner Laura, her son’s new girlfriend is a sleazy opportunist, a gold digger who lies about her academic and professional credentials and goads Laura by going down on Daniel (Laurie Davidson) in Laura’s house with the door open.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Definition of goads
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“Galvanizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanizations. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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