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Recent Examples of stimulation
Where Cancer bonds through emotional closeness and consistency, Aquarius needs independence, intellectual stimulation and plenty of room to move freely.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The platforms behind it deliver a quick hit of stimulation.
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Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Experts say the best way to protect cognitive function is to combine physical activity, a healthy diet, sleep, social connections, and mental stimulation.
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Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
23 June 2026
Loneliness has been linked to poorer cognitive outcomes, while meaningful social engagement can provide emotional connection, mental stimulation and exposure to new ideas.
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Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Those who experienced a lack of stimulation produced more creative responses than participants in the control groups.
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Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
But some universities almost function as high-end senior centers nowadays, offering collegial networks, intellectual stimulation, and some resources.
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Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
Regardless of age, a poor response to ovarian stimulation—for example, a low estrogen level or a low number of follicles developing—indicates that the treatment is not going well, Klipstein says.
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Heather Grossmann,
Parents,
16 June 2026
The mental stimulation, not unlike jigsawing a puzzle or inking a crossword.
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Ashley Parker,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The platforms behind it deliver a quick hit of stimulation.
—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Experts say the best way to protect cognitive function is to combine physical activity, a healthy diet, sleep, social connections, and mental stimulation.
—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
23 June 2026
Loneliness has been linked to poorer cognitive outcomes, while meaningful social engagement can provide emotional connection, mental stimulation and exposure to new ideas.
—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Those who experienced a lack of stimulation produced more creative responses than participants in the control groups.
—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
But some universities almost function as high-end senior centers nowadays, offering collegial networks, intellectual stimulation, and some resources.
—
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
Regardless of age, a poor response to ovarian stimulation—for example, a low estrogen level or a low number of follicles developing—indicates that the treatment is not going well, Klipstein says.
—
Heather Grossmann,
Parents,
16 June 2026
The mental stimulation, not unlike jigsawing a puzzle or inking a crossword.
—
Ashley Parker,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulation
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But if productivity growth is low, then stimulus just turns into inflation—too many dollars chasing too few goods.
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By integrating smart shades into the components of major smart home ecosystems (those supporting Matter, Thread, Zigbee, or Z-Wave specifically), these systems can react to real-time stimuli.
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The state has also earmarked $1 billion in incentives to lure the Chicago Bears to Hammond.
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The president’s willingness to offer sanctions relief and other incentives will need to be part of an eventual deal.
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To his family, Clive was Dad and Granddaddy, the steady presence at the center of our lives, the source of wisdom, strength, encouragement, and unconditional love.
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Moreover, what moves women forward is action rather than encouragement.
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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.
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Yet our findings show that, whatever the eventual benefit may prove to be, the costs of inducement are notably higher than state officials initially projected.
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For example, certain diuretics, antihistamines or stimulants may increase the risk of side effects from heat, according to the CDC.
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Other types of medications can impair your body's ability to cool off, including anticholinergic medications (a category that includes Benadryl) and stimulants, like ADHD drugs.
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“Stimulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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