peps (up)

present tense third-person singular of pep (up)

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stimulates
Verb
  • Stronger trade winds help to move warm surface water away from the South American coast, which stimulates upwelling—that is, the movement of cold, dense, and nutrient-rich deep ocean water toward the surface.
    John P. Rafferty, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026
  • That extra load stimulates bones to grow denser and challenges muscles to adapt.
    Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
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“Peps (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peps%20%28up%29. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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