gingering (up)

present participle of ginger (up)
as in stimulating
to give life, vigor, or spirit to find some human-interest anecdotes that will ginger up this news article on the recent downturn in the economy

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stimulating
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  • Red light is mitochondrially stimulating, so late-night use can disrupt sleep.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
  • Performance benefits often persist even in habitual users, even if the stimulating feel-good buzz fades.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
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“Gingering (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gingering%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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