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Recent Examples of stimulation
The solution, therefore, is to reduce stimulation to allow dopamine levels to recover.
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Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Beyond movement, the system uniquely uses sensory stimulation to reconnect Patterson with his physical self, aiming to restore the sensation of touch in his hands for the first time in 10 years.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
Science has demonstrated that our brains are neuroplastic, and always ready for stimulation.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Giving a lecture in Marburg, Tony awes his students with his studies of the brain waves of babies, noting that the infant mind, when presented with something of interest, can achieve far greater levels of cognitive stimulation than its grownup counterpart—levels akin to those of a psychedelic high.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
The desire for mental stimulation, variety and excitement is undeniable, but beneath all of the coquettish energy, something vulnerable is also starting to unfold.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
For shoppers who want the calming effect of deep pressure stimulation but tend to overheat, these three options are designed to deliver the pressure without the sweat.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
According to some of Bone and Fancourt’s work, hobbies frequently involve novelty, creativity, sensory activation, self-expression, and cognitive stimulation.
—Markham Heid, Time, 7 May 2026
The toys are marketed for stress relief, sensory stimulation and focus across age groups.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Beyond movement, the system uniquely uses sensory stimulation to reconnect Patterson with his physical self, aiming to restore the sensation of touch in his hands for the first time in 10 years.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
Science has demonstrated that our brains are neuroplastic, and always ready for stimulation.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Giving a lecture in Marburg, Tony awes his students with his studies of the brain waves of babies, noting that the infant mind, when presented with something of interest, can achieve far greater levels of cognitive stimulation than its grownup counterpart—levels akin to those of a psychedelic high.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
The desire for mental stimulation, variety and excitement is undeniable, but beneath all of the coquettish energy, something vulnerable is also starting to unfold.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
For shoppers who want the calming effect of deep pressure stimulation but tend to overheat, these three options are designed to deliver the pressure without the sweat.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
According to some of Bone and Fancourt’s work, hobbies frequently involve novelty, creativity, sensory activation, self-expression, and cognitive stimulation.
—Markham Heid, Time, 7 May 2026
The toys are marketed for stress relief, sensory stimulation and focus across age groups.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulation
Noun
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Higher-income households cut back more on their gas consumption four years ago than in March, while poorer households likely benefited more from government stimulus programs in 2022.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Heightened uncertainty impacts the labor market with a lag, and the fiscal stimulus from higher refunds will eventually wane, particularly as gas prices remain elevated.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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House members who occupy safe seats have fewer incentives to compromise or work across the aisle.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Provincial incentives can be stacked with the federal rebate to a bonus tax credit rate of 45 percent — a significant lever in an era when every greenlight is being scrutinized.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Peonies symbolize love, loyalty, and encouragement.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Sabalenka was furious, asking her team to give her some encouragement.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The uncertainty over how the Supreme Court will rule could be an extra inducement for people suing Bayer to accept the pending deal, which is not dependent on the outcome of the case.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Currently, Baltimore City offers five different incentives to prospective homebuyers, including inducements for first-time homebuyers and residents moving into formerly vacant properties.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And those treated with an acidic stimulant maintained 75 percent of their initial brightness even after a month of use.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Caffeine powders, energy drink mixes and juice splashes can pile on stimulants and sugar quickly, especially when stacked together in the same drink.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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“Stimulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulation. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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