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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
Mercury entering Sagittarius today stimulates your creative faculties.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The low-level, external electrical charge stimulates the body’s internal repair mechanism.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
In men with normal testosterone levels, extra hormone therapy can worsen the problem by converting to estrogen, which stimulates breast tissue growth.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Regulates Appetite Magnesium stimulates the small intestine to release a hormone called cholecystokinin (CCK).
—Devineé Lingo, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
The chip converts the light into an electrical current, which stimulates the remaining healthy cells in the macula in a realistic way, enabling the brain to interpret signals the cells send as vision.
—David Cox, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
This stimulates your ability to talk to others and share your feelings.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Castor oil contains something called ricinoleic acid, which stimulates smooth muscle (the small and large intestines each contain multiple layers) and can mimic the effects of a laxative.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Nostalgia stimulates positive emotional experiences, as well as improving an individual's self-esteem.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Usa Today, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The low-level, external electrical charge stimulates the body’s internal repair mechanism.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
In men with normal testosterone levels, extra hormone therapy can worsen the problem by converting to estrogen, which stimulates breast tissue growth.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Regulates Appetite Magnesium stimulates the small intestine to release a hormone called cholecystokinin (CCK).
—Devineé Lingo, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
The chip converts the light into an electrical current, which stimulates the remaining healthy cells in the macula in a realistic way, enabling the brain to interpret signals the cells send as vision.
—David Cox, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
This stimulates your ability to talk to others and share your feelings.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Castor oil contains something called ricinoleic acid, which stimulates smooth muscle (the small and large intestines each contain multiple layers) and can mimic the effects of a laxative.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Nostalgia stimulates positive emotional experiences, as well as improving an individual's self-esteem.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulates
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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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Mercury in Sagittarius provokes your mind to venture into uncharted territory.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Blue Film provokes and captivates in equal measure, with the naked honesty of a black box off-off-Broadway play.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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Yet, beneath this comforting picture, another reality stirs.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Something stirs beneath the surface as this mystifying energy takes hold, inviting us to explore the shadows, confront the truth and rise into transformation.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Besides the gleaming blue hull, the 60-footer has an open layout that encourages sociability while promoting privacy in areas like the sunbed at the stern or foredeck lounge.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Each troll has a name and a story that encourages nature exploration and ultimately finding ways to protect the earth.—
Khadejeh Nikouyeh,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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The nine-member group opens up about what energizes them, favorite songs on their album and more.—
Billboard Korea,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
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Mars supporting Jupiter energizes your collaborations and shared visions.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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And then that usually inspires another melody and other parts of the song.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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What, these days, inspires you to hit the gym or work hard or pursue success in other ways?—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Research shows eye contact is key to satisfying social interactions and activates social parts of the brain.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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Many remotes include a push-to-talk button that activates voice control only when pressed.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Telemann’s music animates Jonathan Swift’s outlandish story, with spirited dances by the tiny inhabitants of Lilliput and strident rhythms of the giant Brobdingnagians.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
28 Oct. 2025
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The trailer will be available as part of free animation sample project teaming Unreal Engine and Agora Studios to produce free animation sample project, allowing animators to see what other animates are doing.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Stimulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulates. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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