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as in arouses
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 provokes
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 stimulates
Heading removes the end of shoots or limbs and stimulates regrowth near the cut.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
This stimulates native, beneficial bacteria and diverse fungi, creating natural competition that keeps the fairy ring fungus in check.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
By degrading and recycling the mucus layer, Akkermansia stimulates the gut to produce fresh, healthy mucus — repairing the intestinal barrier and preventing leaky gut.
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The long exhale directly stimulates the vagus nerve, the body’s primary brake on stress.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
Finally, biotin strengthens the hair shaft and stimulates keratin production, thickening the hair.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Exfoliation helps to reduce acne, ingrown hairs, stretch marks, and scarring and stimulates lymphatic drainage, which can help reduce inflammation, helps to increase blood circulation, promotes collagen and elastin, and so much more.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
By delivering low-frequency electrical pulses, the implant stimulates those receptors and influences how the body responds to rising blood pressure.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
The caffeine in coffee stimulates the bowels.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
This stimulates native, beneficial bacteria and diverse fungi, creating natural competition that keeps the fairy ring fungus in check.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
By degrading and recycling the mucus layer, Akkermansia stimulates the gut to produce fresh, healthy mucus — repairing the intestinal barrier and preventing leaky gut.
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The long exhale directly stimulates the vagus nerve, the body’s primary brake on stress.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
Finally, biotin strengthens the hair shaft and stimulates keratin production, thickening the hair.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Exfoliation helps to reduce acne, ingrown hairs, stretch marks, and scarring and stimulates lymphatic drainage, which can help reduce inflammation, helps to increase blood circulation, promotes collagen and elastin, and so much more.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
By delivering low-frequency electrical pulses, the implant stimulates those receptors and influences how the body responds to rising blood pressure.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
The caffeine in coffee stimulates the bowels.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulates
Verb
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More than three devices is considered a cluster that arouses interest.—
Carolyn Forché,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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That intense scarcity arouses a FOMO among very wealthy car lovers that allows Ferrari to charge prices like $250,000 for one of its entry-level cars, and $3 million for a hypercar like its F80.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Such a statistic often provokes a familiar gamut of responses from those who read it, from shock, disgust and anger to a debilitating sense of helplessness.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Likewise, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon recently warned that the bond market will ultimately prove to be the factor that provokes some action from DC when investors begin to demand higher premiums to continue buying debt.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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At least once a week, Dahrouge or Goetz goes to nearby wetlands, stirs shin-deep water and collects silty samples filled with arthropods, daphnia and other macroscopic critters the salamanders will eat.—
Nathan Rott,
NPR,
27 May 2026
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Her decision stirs conflicts with her husband (Bernal), daughter (Noomi Rapace), and AI assistant (Beanie Feldstein), revealing the humorous complexity of their relationships.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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Each line encourages a body to shift when uttered or even when read silently to oneself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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To her daughter, 8-year-old Hazel (Nola Wallace), Paula is the fun parent, a mom who encourages ice cream for dinner, embraces cursing, enthusiastically participates in TikTok dances, and even coaches her daughter’s youth soccer team.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Strong storytelling about a legendary life also energizes all manner of licensing and merchandising programs.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Your 4th House of Home and Family centers as the Moon, planet of emotions, settles there, while unconventional Uranus energizes your 10th House of Career.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2026
Verb
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In that, Diesel x Tinder feels real and raw, skipping performative activism for something that informs and inspires.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Naturally, this inspires a patio refresh, and Pottery Barn’s Outdoor Sale couldn’t have come at a better time.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The same circadian system that morning sunlight activates can be reinforced or undermined by what’s screwed into your lamps for the next 14 hours.—
Allison Palmer
June 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Mercury in Cancer, for instance, activates your partnership sector — followed by the sun later this month — bringing focus to romantic, business or close one-on-one dynamics.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The fullest expression of Made in Italy heritage techniques animates the brand’s Masterpieces collection of high jewelry.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This same sense of entitlement animates the attempts to obliterate Black representation in the South today.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2026
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“Stimulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulates. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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