1
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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2
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
Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
For example, one study found that breast cancer cell growth was stimulated by low concentrations of genistein and inhibited by higher concentrations.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
Some of the rats even stimulated themselves to death.
—Ulrik Juul Christensen, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In 1927, the superintendent of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden in England found a witch’s broom growth — a kind of growth generally stimulated by a pathogen — growing at the base of a redwood tree.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
In a small 2002 study published in the Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association, researchers found that drinking beer stimulated mosquitoes to land on people more often.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 14 Aug. 2025
The downward angle of the Verge is a great place to start before graduating to a butt plug or prostate massager because the hot spot can be stimulated indirectly through the perineum.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
By having photons of a specific wavelength build up in the lasing cavity, that same-frequency emission gets stimulated over and over again.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 7 Aug. 2025
When a drug was used to block autophagy, free GTP increased (it wasn’t being used); when the process was stimulated using a different drug, GTP decreased, showing that it was being consumed.
—New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
But dogs still need ways to burn off energy and stay mentally stimulated.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
For example, one study found that breast cancer cell growth was stimulated by low concentrations of genistein and inhibited by higher concentrations.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
Some of the rats even stimulated themselves to death.
—Ulrik Juul Christensen, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In 1927, the superintendent of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden in England found a witch’s broom growth — a kind of growth generally stimulated by a pathogen — growing at the base of a redwood tree.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
In a small 2002 study published in the Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association, researchers found that drinking beer stimulated mosquitoes to land on people more often.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 14 Aug. 2025
The downward angle of the Verge is a great place to start before graduating to a butt plug or prostate massager because the hot spot can be stimulated indirectly through the perineum.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
By having photons of a specific wavelength build up in the lasing cavity, that same-frequency emission gets stimulated over and over again.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 7 Aug. 2025
When a drug was used to block autophagy, free GTP increased (it wasn’t being used); when the process was stimulated using a different drug, GTP decreased, showing that it was being consumed.
—New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulated
Verb
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The scans aroused suspicions, and the decision was made to admit Jim through the emergency room.—
Ann Patchett,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Court records also cite graphic messages in which Zinn admitted to being aroused by the material.—
Jesus Mesa
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Republicans provoked a shutdown at the exact same point in the calendar in 2013 over defunding Obamacare — and the polls at that time were bad for the GOP.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Yet, as many observers predicted, attempts to extend transatlantic cohesion through NATO expansion ultimately provoked a Russian reaction that a transatlantic relationship premised on economic cooperation might not have had.—
JENNIFER KAVANAGH,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This energy creates an energized and active vibe.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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The industry that got away Modern-day Americans know coffee as a morning pick-me-up, but historical accounts place the beverage in the hands of Sufi monks in Yemen, who sipped on coffee to remain energized through late-night prayer rituals.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Baseball’s automatic runner has brought new fans but also stirred anxiety among purists.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Then the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt) are stirred into that molten chocolate mixture, and some magical alchemy occurs.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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People in the comments section validated her feelings and encouraged her to stand firm.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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The family-friendly event draws kid and adult runners, and for a fun Halloween twist, participants are encouraged to dress up.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The lone exception was Williams, who instead seemed invigorated by what had just occurred.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
21 Sep. 2025
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Regarding what keeps their work fresh and invigorated, their lead singer, Bart Millard, said the following to The Tennessean.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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By contrast, Accra, the nation’s capital, with its Parliamentary Building and Black Star Square, is enlivened by streams of mellow banter and commerce.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Though Worthy’s spirit enlivened the group — he could be seen dancing and sharing team handshakes with other wideouts during practice this week — the Chiefs also welcomed receiver Rashee Rice back into their meeting rooms.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The name of the new pilot program was inspired by a biblical passage about Jesus' Parable of the Good Samaritan.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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The team is inspired by its heartbeat.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Stimulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulated. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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