Synonyms of stimulation

stimulation

noun

as in stimulus

Related Words

• stimulus
• incentive
• encouragement
• inducement
• stimulant
• excitement
• spur
• prod
• provocation
• motivation
• galvanization
• goad
• jog
• incitement
• induction
• instigation
• incitation
• inspiration
• enticement
• lure
• irritant
• headache
• frustration
• nuisance
• exasperation
• aggravation
• pest
• annoyance
• bother
• hassle
• peeve

Dissimilar Words

• subduing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stimulation

Potential applications include neural stimulation and drug delivery, although the technology remains at the research stage. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

This is also tested during the surgery by sending stimulation to part of her brain. — Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

The textural cups squirt water in different patterns when squeezed and can be mixed and matched with other pieces to create new color groups for visual stimulation. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

The long reach Optogenetic stimulation of the Sst-Chodl cells in the visual cortex drove delta power—the slowest, highest-amplitude brain waves measured during deep, restorative sleep—up across every layer. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026

People can direct them by sending electrical stimulation to electrodes implanted near their antennae. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026

Other treatments include medication, behavioral therapy and for a small number of cases a surgical therapy called deep brain stimulation. — Michael Okun, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026

There’s a new crisis every hour, and a brain wired for urgency finally gets enough stimulation to feel switched on. — Chris Kille, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

For the right cat, supervised walking can offer mental stimulation and mild exercise. — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026