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
The chemical targets a different system in the brain than standard antidepressants, triggering the release of glutamate, which stimulates the growth of new synapses between brain cells.
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Rachel Hale, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Where credit card companies make money if consumers carry big balances, Sandström pointed out that Klarna is free for shoppers and, while merchants are charged a fee, the buy now, pay later approach helps stores stimulate growth.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
My preference is to kiss slowly down their neck, chest, abs, and start stimulating the surrounding area.
—Ian Kumamoto, Them., 10 Sep. 2025
Caffeine and chlorogenic acid in coffee also work together to stimulate gut contractions, according to Levi.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
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Rachel Hale, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Where credit card companies make money if consumers carry big balances, Sandström pointed out that Klarna is free for shoppers and, while merchants are charged a fee, the buy now, pay later approach helps stores stimulate growth.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
My preference is to kiss slowly down their neck, chest, abs, and start stimulating the surrounding area.
—Ian Kumamoto, Them., 10 Sep. 2025
Caffeine and chlorogenic acid in coffee also work together to stimulate gut contractions, according to Levi.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulate
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Stubborn inflation and the potential for tariffs to drive up prices have aroused significant fears among policymakers and consumers that household budgets and the economy as a whole will be under significant strain for the foreseeable future.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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The horrors of Gaza have rightly aroused international outrage.—
Sam Fleischacker,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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Every action provokes a reaction.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Their works laid the foundation for a genre that continues to evolve, provoke, and inspire.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Among them were Julia Roberts and Sean Penn, who served as hosts for a special reception and screening of director Marianna Brennand’s stirring narrative feature Manas.—
Stacey Wilson Hunt,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Sep. 2025
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That rich color, the soft texture of the suède, stirred in me all the promise of autumn, of a new school year, of a chance to have instead of to want—in other words, to finally be.—
Rachel Kushner,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Associated Press reported that Robinson’s father recognized his son from the images released by law enforcement, and then encouraged his son to turn himself in.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk’s rise from a suburban Chicago teenager to the face of the Republican Party’s youth wing reshaped the political landscape and energized a new generation of conservatives.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Plans are being developed to re-energize transmission lines and restore power to homes affected by the outages.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Oysters inspired the researchers because of their remarkable ability to attach to rocks, bridge pilings, or even each other in the harsh underwater environment.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Odighizuwa said watching his mother’s struggles and strength inspired him to want to help others in the same situation.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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The salty-bright zing that comes with as little as one or two spoonfuls can invigorate a wide array of classic recipes, from pasta salad to biscuits.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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Roberts brings a jolt of invigorating fury to one of the movie’s strongest scenes, in which the mentor rips into her mentee in public on a campus square with a fully detailed character assassination.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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Artwork by Alisa Galitsyna enlivens the room.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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But rather than overwhelm the property, these additions have enlivened it, drawing a broader crowd to its idyllic grounds and helping a younger generation connect with the island’s slower rhythms, far from its glitzy beach clubs.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Stimulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulate. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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