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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as in energized
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Recent Examples of stimulated
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
Flexible electrodes on their forearms then stimulated their muscles in a particular sequence.
—Chad Bouton, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Jan. 2021
Adjective
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
Flexible electrodes on their forearms then stimulated their muscles in a particular sequence.
—Chad Bouton, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Jan. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulated
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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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Michael Roberson, a defense attorney, argued Lawson was provoked by Martin.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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So his recent absence from public view provoked all sorts of speculation – fed by social media algorithms that promoted conspiracy theories and complete nonsense to huge numbers of people.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Run clubs achieve the same goal by encouraging a sense of social cohesion and harmony, while also helping runners feel more energized and motivated to finish the run.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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A number of factors beyond redistricting leave Democrats well positioned to seize the chamber, according to election handicappers, who say the national mood favors the more energized Democrats.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Two developments in 1976 had stirred interest in searching for undersea freshwater.—
Rodrique Ngowi,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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All this has stirred some fresh thinking among Democrats about whether activists must demand that candidates agree with all of their positions, or whether victory demands more flexibility.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mixing and matching is encouraged.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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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The moody combination is enlivened with fiery fabrics.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Aug. 2025
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Sophisticated polka dots, gingham, stripes and tartan enlivened the look with color.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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Keep scrolling to shop more puff-sleeve styles inspired by Reese Witherspoon, Kate Middleton, and more celebrities now.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The print, which looks like it could be inspired by a fall scene on the East Coast, adds visual interest, depth, and warmth to your space.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Stimulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulated. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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