as in stimulated
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the bandleader tried to liven up the party by playing more energetic music so people would dance
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When stimulated, a range of immune cells are produced, targeting not just the example they were presented with by a vaccine, but also some that target a range of other related types.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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Owners can provide training sessions, puzzle toys or give structured jobs, such as laundry, to keep their Australian shepherds mentally and physically stimulated, preventing boredom or destructive behavior.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Nov. 2025
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“Livened (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livened%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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