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
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Indeed, Coachella’s other two headliners, Bad Bunny and Blackpink, put on elaborate main-stage spectacles over the weekend that by most accounts left fans feeling both stimulated and satisfied.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
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
Maressa Brown, Parents, 18 June 2026
When your muscles work against resistance, bone tissue is stimulated and becomes stronger.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 17 June 2026
So, that just keeps them stimulated and keeps their day really interesting.
—Monique John, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The revving of the AI hype cycle into the coming mega-IPOs will likely keep the bullish traders stimulated.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Turn mealtime into braintime with this interactive puzzle toy that keeps dogs engaged, entertained and mentally stimulated.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Economic development will be stimulated by large infrastructure investments, but energy and other resources will be strained.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
When people spend long periods in activities that require very little mental effort, those pathways may not be stimulated in the same way.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
The induced impact of our cast and crew spending along with the workers along the supply chain in turn stimulated even more economic growth.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Do not fertilize plants during periods of extreme heat because the stimulated growth adds more stress to the plant.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Indeed, Coachella’s other two headliners, Bad Bunny and Blackpink, put on elaborate main-stage spectacles over the weekend that by most accounts left fans feeling both stimulated and satisfied.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
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
How to handle it By bearing in mind that Gemini is happiest when they’re being stimulated mentally can actually help preempt and address any fussiness.
—Maressa Brown, Parents, 18 June 2026
When your muscles work against resistance, bone tissue is stimulated and becomes stronger.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 17 June 2026
So, that just keeps them stimulated and keeps their day really interesting.
—Monique John, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The revving of the AI hype cycle into the coming mega-IPOs will likely keep the bullish traders stimulated.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Turn mealtime into braintime with this interactive puzzle toy that keeps dogs engaged, entertained and mentally stimulated.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Economic development will be stimulated by large infrastructure investments, but energy and other resources will be strained.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
When people spend long periods in activities that require very little mental effort, those pathways may not be stimulated in the same way.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
The induced impact of our cast and crew spending along with the workers along the supply chain in turn stimulated even more economic growth.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulated
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Eating oatmeal daily is a simple, affordable way to support your overall health and feel more energized.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
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This is the second of two columns focused on Hi-Mount School, a kindergarten through eighth grade Milwaukee Public School that was one of the most energized schools in MPS in the 1990s, but is now a school with low enrollment and low levels of academic success.—
Alan J. Borsuk,
jsonline.com,
12 June 2026
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Overview The emergence of teleSUR has aroused significant interest due to its uniqueness of being the first regional television channel purely financed by more than three Latin American states.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Bell is a revelation as the nebbish, envious and conflictedly aroused Niall — a desperate man hiding from others and himself.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The president highlighted the military operation in Iran that has proven deeply unpopular, and an immigration agenda that has provoked intense backlash.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
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Concentrated wealth has always converted into influence, and the republic absorbed it and built the antitrust law and disclosure rules that outlasted the men who provoked them.—
Douglas P. McCormick,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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Soaring energy prices and power shortages in Africa, triggered by the Iran war, is leading to public calls for nuclear cooperation and re-invigorated interest in long-term nuclear energy plans, which are underway in more than 20 of the 54 African countries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 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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Clark’s passion for coffee was stirred far from Los Gatos.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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The flames were visible to anyone driving or walking down Columbus Drive, and the sight in the public park stirred emotions and shocked many.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Making the leap to full-time guiding came after long hours and a pivotal conversation with his wife, his biggest supporter and accountability partner, who encouraged him to pursue life around his most consuming obsession.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
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In the news release, the Sheriff’s Office encouraged the public to wear proper safety equipment and to wear personal floatation devices while on the water.—
Velvet Wu
June 21,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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One favorite is this shed that’s made of galvanized steel and can easily hold all of your tools, outdoor seat cushions, and more.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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Tanking involves floating downriver in a livestock tank made of plastic or galvanized metal.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Though only half the length of their 2025 breakthrough debut, the New York quartet’s second album is dense with ideas and enlivened by purpose.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
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Pete Crow-Armstrong then enlivened the dugout in the ninth with a nifty headfirst slide and swim move to avoid the tag as the Pirates played the infield in.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“Stimulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulated. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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