gingering (up)

Definition of gingering (up)next
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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  • Alcalde explains that red light at 650nm works closer to the surface, stimulating collagen production and supporting skin repair; over time, this translates to improvements in firmness, tone, and radiance.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Activities like using a computer to solve a puzzle were considered intellectually stimulating.
    Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Gingering (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gingering%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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