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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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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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For various reasons—his kids are off from school during the robbery; his getaway driver drops out; his hotheaded gunman arouses suspicion—his haphazard caper doesn’t lead to riches.—
Robert Daniels,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Through her restraint, Roberts provokes in us some semblance of empathy for her character – in a movie where everyone else is basically monstrous.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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Every action provokes a reaction.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 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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Produced by the Basra Cinema Center, of which Alkadumy is executive director, the film centers on Ahmed, a child with a speech impediment who is continually dismissed during Quranic lessons until defiance stirs within him, setting off a silent confrontation with his authoritative teacher.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Instead of scrolling through Instagram—or, admittedly, hitting the snooze button a few too many times—Vig encourages you to spend that time sprucing up your space.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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In children and adolescents, physical activity promotes bone health; encourages healthy growth and the development of muscle; and improves motor and cognitive development.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The fat overload in astrocytes and microglia activates inflammatory pathways.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 2025
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In Ibadan, the biennial activates the New Culture Studio designed by Demas Nwoko (1970), exploring urban and architectural dimensions of confinement.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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This reflection is what inspires the characters’ personal reflections, their detailing of the mythopoetic wonder of their proximity to the land, their intense solidarity with one another, and their fervent attachment to their individual and collective past.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Oct. 2025
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Beyond the shock factor, Crow hopes her video inspires others with old jetted tubs to check theirs, and encourages empathy for people maintaining older homes.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
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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Aldana, a middle linebacker, is an emotional leader who energizes teammates.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 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 2 Nov. 2025.
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