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Recent Examples of stimulation
While activities that engage the brain could make sitting for long periods of time less detrimental than, say, watching TV, mental stimulation provides different protection for the brain than physical activity, making both things important, said Oye-Somefun.
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Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
The new analysis found that Black participants responded slightly better than people of other racial or ethnic groups to ovarian stimulation drugs, and their eggs produced high-quality embryos that could be used for implantation.
—Sarah Elizabeth Richards, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
Others were tested for use in appetite suppression or stimulation, wound repair, sleep regulation, anti-aging and immunity support, among other purposes.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Rewarding good behavior and enriching the feline’s environment with play and stimulation can reduce curtain climbing.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Removing visual stimulation activates the parasympathetic nervous system and reduces cortisol.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Sensory Reduction and Cortisol Removing visual stimulation activates the parasympathetic nervous system and reduces cortisol.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Running Water Lowers Cortisol Removing visual stimulation activates the parasympathetic nervous system and reduces cortisol.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
After receiving a diagnosis through the UDN, Olivia underwent deep brain stimulation surgery.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
The new analysis found that Black participants responded slightly better than people of other racial or ethnic groups to ovarian stimulation drugs, and their eggs produced high-quality embryos that could be used for implantation.
—Sarah Elizabeth Richards, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
Others were tested for use in appetite suppression or stimulation, wound repair, sleep regulation, anti-aging and immunity support, among other purposes.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Rewarding good behavior and enriching the feline’s environment with play and stimulation can reduce curtain climbing.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Removing visual stimulation activates the parasympathetic nervous system and reduces cortisol.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Sensory Reduction and Cortisol Removing visual stimulation activates the parasympathetic nervous system and reduces cortisol.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Running Water Lowers Cortisol Removing visual stimulation activates the parasympathetic nervous system and reduces cortisol.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
After receiving a diagnosis through the UDN, Olivia underwent deep brain stimulation surgery.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulation
Noun
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To check whether progesterone was the trigger, the researchers removed the female from the barrier tank and replaced her with conical plastic tubes coated with various chemical stimuli, sliding them into the small holes of the wall divider.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2026
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In general, weight loss means less load on your bones, which reduces the stimulus to create new bone cells.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But their relationship didn’t last, and the movie studios moved on, lured away by new incentives in other states.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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These connections between bonds and environmental risks give counties a financial incentive to engage in conservation.—
Leah Campbell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Soft encouragement wraps around your rough edges.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Dozens of friends and supporters held a march for peace near the Coral Springs Museum of Art, gathering with words of encouragement and calls to condemn the violence.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Apr. 2026
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The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
24 Mar. 2026
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The second drug charge, also a felony charge, is in Penalty Group 2, which includes varieties of stimulants and hallucinogens.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Key Takeaways Avoid eating large meals or consuming stimulants like caffeine, alcohol, or nicotine close to bedtime to improve sleep and support blood pressure management.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Stimulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulation. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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