as in energized
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as in aroused
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
research into alternative energy sources has been stimulated by this funding increase
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as in provoked
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 stimulated
Fara Rosenzweig, Outside, 24 Jan. 2026
That may present the challenge of not allowing people to imagine the scene for themselves which, in our over stimulated era, might be seen as spoon-feeding our imagination.
—Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Among the best places to visit in Puerto Rico are its rare bioluminescent bays, where the water appears to glow at night thanks to microscopic organisms that are stimulated by movement.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Suckers can be stimulated to grow for a variety of reasons, such as the vigor of a plant’s root system in situations where the plant is grafted (as many non-native witchhazels and tree cultivars are).
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
Economic shifts and declining cost curves have stimulated clean energy in a way that rules could not have done alone.
—Justin Worland, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
These channels are tuned to trigger a voltage spike and tell the trap to close only if stimulated multiple times in rapid succession.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
Many contests maintain that the frogs can be stimulated humanely to jump, such as someone blowing on them or clapping their hands behind them.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 26 Dec. 2025
They can also be stimulated by the absence of male toxicity.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025
When stimulated, a range of immune cells are produced, targeting not just the example they were presented with by a vaccine, but also some that target a range of other related types.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
Adjective
When your capillaries expand, the surrounding nerves become stimulated and send messages to the brain, which reads the sensation as itching.
—Fara Rosenzweig, Outside, 24 Jan. 2026
That may present the challenge of not allowing people to imagine the scene for themselves which, in our over stimulated era, might be seen as spoon-feeding our imagination.
—Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
Verb
Turn mealtime into braintime with this interactive puzzle toy that keeps dogs engaged, entertained and mentally stimulated.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Among the best places to visit in Puerto Rico are its rare bioluminescent bays, where the water appears to glow at night thanks to microscopic organisms that are stimulated by movement.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Suckers can be stimulated to grow for a variety of reasons, such as the vigor of a plant’s root system in situations where the plant is grafted (as many non-native witchhazels and tree cultivars are).
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
Economic shifts and declining cost curves have stimulated clean energy in a way that rules could not have done alone.
—Justin Worland, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
These channels are tuned to trigger a voltage spike and tell the trap to close only if stimulated multiple times in rapid succession.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
Many contests maintain that the frogs can be stimulated humanely to jump, such as someone blowing on them or clapping their hands behind them.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 26 Dec. 2025
They can also be stimulated by the absence of male toxicity.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025
When stimulated, a range of immune cells are produced, targeting not just the example they were presented with by a vaccine, but also some that target a range of other related types.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulated
Adjective
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People feel energized because there is clarity on where we’re headed.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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This savory meal keeps her full and energized.—
Ashia Aubourg,
Outside,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As his health dwindled, Proust took a particular interest in the case of an Irish revolutionary that aroused much public sympathy in France and elsewhere during the War of Independence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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This coming game has aroused a great deal of interest throughout the state, and many will go to Athens to witness the event and wear the colors of their favorite team.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The duration may be longer depending on whether the clot was provoked by a temporary risk factor or reflects an ongoing predisposition.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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In dramatizing the moment to his own benefit, Jackson provoked hostility from King’s widow and others in the movement’s leadership that lasted decades.—
Johanna Neuman,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The old pals get the jump on the hitmen, and an invigorated Lee later volunteers to help the General in his feud with local liquor magnate Jeremiah Dunmire (Robert Patrick).—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Nov. 2025
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This year’s edition gathers global heavyweights — Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne, Lav Díaz, Kelly Reichardt, Pietro Marcello, Ildikó Enyedi, Christian Petzold, László Nemes and Gianfranco Rosi — alongside an invigorated generation of Spanish filmmakers.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The message stirred something in people well beyond the sports world.—
Rebecca Shore Winn,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Up close, though, the oddities stirred something familiar.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Liu first laced up her skates at five, encouraged by her father, Arthur.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Her jokester father worked for a railway; her realtor mother was a gifted mimic whose impressions of clients enlivened family dinners.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
10 Feb. 2026
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The first building in the Museum of Modern Art complex is crisp and sharp-edged, its cheery cornice-level terrace enlivened by portholes in the roof.—
Christopher Robbins,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
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Plume continues as a lunch and dinner spot throughout the day, and pours cocktails inspired by Taiwan’s indigenous birds after dark (the Regulus Goodfellow with local craft gin, pine needle tea, and maple syrup is a knockout).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The natural surroundings inspired the design of the resort’s 55 one- and two-bedroom suites, some of which have ocean views.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Stimulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulated. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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