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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
Cryotherapy–brief exposure to very low temperatures–stimulates circulation and helps soothe sore muscles.
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Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The mature, honest dialogue offers a sense of resolve, ushering you into a pleasant space that stimulates you to nurture yourself.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 18 June 2026
Gaming also stimulates multiple brain centers.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026
The cells are basically screaming ‘Hey, our DNA is getting cooked here,’ and that stimulates the pigment cell.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
Having more muscle is beneficial, since muscle mass stimulates bone formation, Matzkin explained.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Grounding might include a Ku Nye full-body massage inspired by ancient Tibetan healing traditions that stimulates the meridian system, acupressure, kneading, deep-tissue techniques and a Tibetan head massage.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Bloodwork found that Fasone was experiencing elevated levels of prolactin, the hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates lactation and influences fertility.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Coffee contains caffeine, which stimulates the brain and can increase attention.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 1 June 2026
Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The mature, honest dialogue offers a sense of resolve, ushering you into a pleasant space that stimulates you to nurture yourself.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 18 June 2026
Gaming also stimulates multiple brain centers.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026
The cells are basically screaming ‘Hey, our DNA is getting cooked here,’ and that stimulates the pigment cell.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
Having more muscle is beneficial, since muscle mass stimulates bone formation, Matzkin explained.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Grounding might include a Ku Nye full-body massage inspired by ancient Tibetan healing traditions that stimulates the meridian system, acupressure, kneading, deep-tissue techniques and a Tibetan head massage.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Bloodwork found that Fasone was experiencing elevated levels of prolactin, the hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates lactation and influences fertility.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Coffee contains caffeine, which stimulates the brain and can increase attention.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 1 June 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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His jealousy provokes an act of betrayal and cruelty.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 June 2026
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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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Moehrig is the straw that stirs the drink on the back end.—
Mike Kaye
June 17,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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The Aries Moon stirs home and family matters, so emotional safety matters as much as the agreement itself.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The flyer encourages students to celebrate the end of the school year after finals.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Adventure finds allies as sensual Venus energizes your 9th House and connects with quirky Uranus in your 7th House of Partnership, so optimism pairs well with teamwork.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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The arrival of cruise ships – gliding through tight passages between the surrounding islands – energizes the city each day.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Someone who inspires me with her big, beautiful heart.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Work by Joseph Kable at the University of Pennsylvania identified a pathway known as the default mode network (DMN) that activates when people are asked to do nothing.—
Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
16 June 2026
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Creative courage blends with self-trust as loving Venus activates your 5th House of Creativity and trines imaginative Neptune in your 1st House of Identity.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Verb
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And in knowing that each such individual connection animates the memorial’s purpose and meaning in a way that can get lost amid the momentous testimony to the consequences of decisions and actions.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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That ambition animates this issue—and all of our journalism.—
Jeffrey Goldberg,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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“Stimulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulates. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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