as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the music at the party pepped everyone up
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stimulate
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Stock buybacks are a tool used by companies to reduce the amount of shares outstanding, which can stimulate prices, and also to signal confidence in the company’s strategic direction.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026 -
In Asia, reflexology trails made of stones, pebbles and grass are intended to stimulate acupressure points on the soles of the feet, a concept linked to traditional medical therapies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Pep (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pep%20%28up%29. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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