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restimulates

verb

present tense third-person singular of restimulate
as in reawakes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restimulates
  1. sets off
  2. resurrects
  3. refreshes
  4. cheers
  5. revives
  6. revitalizes
  7. recreates
  8. rejuvenates
Verb
  • Ultimately, Miles sacrifices himself so that the others can escape, holding onto the detonator that sets off a massive explosion until his final breath.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The idea that the relationship was ending sets off alarm bells for experts like Nikki Engel, who serves as the co-executive director of Violence Free Minnesota.
    — Conor Wight, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sets off
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  • Wolf defeats Genichiro, who resurrects through the power of the Rejuvenating Waters and escapes.
    — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Their ferocious poetry resurrects them, inviting other mad seekers to take up their story.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Definition of resurrects
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  • The more times an image refreshes per second, the smoother the on-screen movement will be.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Recognizing our innate spiritual nature as including only good qualities such as kindness and consideration refreshes us like a gentle rain that soaks dry soil, yielding results that help and heal.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of refreshes
Verb
  • Share a draft with a friend who cheers you on, and notice how confidence grows.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Former University of Florida Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Tim Tebow cheers with fans during the Florida Legends Experience at the Alachua County Sports & Events Center in Gainesville on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheers
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  • First Dakota Johnson revives the 2010s hipster uniform of ankle boots, a flannel, and slender jeans at the US Open.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The latest flare-up revives memories of the 1982 war that killed hundreds on both sides, but today a far stronger British garrison, modern jets and naval patrols make any new conflict far riskier.
    — Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of revives
Verb
  • Here are the best post-swim haircare products, including shampoo that gets green out, a treatment that revitalizes post-summer strands, and a hair mask that acts like a swim cap.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The unique build revitalizes the first hypercar of Bugatti’s modern era with details borrowed from its successors, the Chiron and, yes, the Tourbillon.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of revitalizes
Verb
  • Readers follow the perspective of a curator who recreates scenes for historical reenactments.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • At the Emmys, Mariska Hargitay recreates Nicole Kidman’s legendary AMC commercial.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of recreates
Verb
  • Division helps control the size of the plant, rejuvenates the number of blooms, and gives me plants for new landscaped beds.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Either way, this process rejuvenates the plant’s growth, helps daylilies bloom better, and can provide you with a few free plants for your garden.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 16 June 2026
Definition of rejuvenates
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“Restimulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restimulates. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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