1
as in to arouse
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
research into alternative energy sources has been stimulated by this funding increase
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2
as in to provoke
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the government crackdown has only stimulated the citizenry to more acts of violence
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Recent Examples of stimulate
Regulates Appetite Magnesium stimulates the small intestine to release a hormone called cholecystokinin (CCK).
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Devineé Lingo, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
The result backs earlier research in animals showing that environments that stimulate the brain can increase levels of certain neurotransmitters.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
The chip converts the light into an electrical current, which stimulates the remaining healthy cells in the macula in a realistic way, enabling the brain to interpret signals the cells send as vision.
—David Cox, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
Pneumococcal vaccines work by stimulating an immune system response to pneumonia bacteria.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 20 Oct. 2025
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Devineé Lingo, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
The result backs earlier research in animals showing that environments that stimulate the brain can increase levels of certain neurotransmitters.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
The chip converts the light into an electrical current, which stimulates the remaining healthy cells in the macula in a realistic way, enabling the brain to interpret signals the cells send as vision.
—David Cox, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
Pneumococcal vaccines work by stimulating an immune system response to pneumonia bacteria.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulate
Verb
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Certainly, they are aroused by the concept of being ruinously in its thrall.—
Daniel Kolitz,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Yet the calmness of these denials aroused American suspicion.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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Not retaining his services would have provoked outrage.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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But the forcefulness of pastors' rhetoric about Kirk has provoked conflicting feelings for some believers.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Cocchi Vermouth di Torino 3 dashes Angostura Bitters For this cocktail and the additional recipes below, add ingredients to mixing glass, stir on ice for 15 seconds (small ice) to 30 seconds (bigger ice).—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld, about 15 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Ultimately, the moment encouraged the Soviet population to agitate for household comforts.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Building a bat house can encourage them to stick around a little longer and eat up all those pesky insects.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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With the sun officially energizing your 10th house of boss moves, Scorpio season puts your ambitions and public persona under the spotlight.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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If elected, Ford would become Nevada’s first Black governor—a milestone that could energize parts of the Democratic base, but may not be enough to overcome the state’s shifting political dynamics.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Its success inspired a wave of canal building in other states, although the economic benefit of these other canals is dubious in retrospect.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
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The aftermath of that crash inspired her branch of the Brown family tree to reshape the Louisville medical scene.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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The wines from this trajectory highlight labrusca, a different Vitis species that has invigorated drinkers, particularly in North America.—
Osayi Endolyn,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Oct. 2025
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Does the atmosphere relax or invigorate?—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Street Kings is bland, forgettable pulp — Reeves doesn’t enliven it, getting buried along with the rest of a fine ensemble that includes Forest Whitaker, Hugh Laurie, and a pre-Captain America Chris Evans.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
18 Oct. 2025
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Hendersonville also has a first-rate downtown with museums, shops, and restaurants to enliven a weekend trip.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Stimulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulate. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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