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Recent Examples of stimulation
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.
—Ashley Parker, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
So time to give it a little nudge in a better direction by firing up our spiffy new kettle — the last one overheated — for a cup of stimulation.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 15 June 2026
The findings, published in 2025 in Brain Stimulation, point to a fundamentally new way of treating one of the most stubborn psychiatric conditions, using a miniaturized implant that delivers brief bursts of stimulation only during key moments of exposure therapy.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Still, by the 30th minute, fans desperate for any stimulation collectively sought salvation on their phones.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Unlike burnout, which results from excessive demands, rust out stems from a lack of stimulation, growth, purpose or opportunity.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Comparing the stimulation of the economy to the affects of the Super Bowl, Cepero said a large benefit to the economy is expected.
—Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Participants started with a baseline assessment, then followed individualized stimulation protocols designed by Pulsetto’s clinical team, according to a press release from the brand.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
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
So time to give it a little nudge in a better direction by firing up our spiffy new kettle — the last one overheated — for a cup of stimulation.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 15 June 2026
The findings, published in 2025 in Brain Stimulation, point to a fundamentally new way of treating one of the most stubborn psychiatric conditions, using a miniaturized implant that delivers brief bursts of stimulation only during key moments of exposure therapy.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Still, by the 30th minute, fans desperate for any stimulation collectively sought salvation on their phones.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Unlike burnout, which results from excessive demands, rust out stems from a lack of stimulation, growth, purpose or opportunity.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Comparing the stimulation of the economy to the affects of the Super Bowl, Cepero said a large benefit to the economy is expected.
—Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Participants started with a baseline assessment, then followed individualized stimulation protocols designed by Pulsetto’s clinical team, according to a press release from the brand.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulation
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China also engineered a massive government stimulus package to stabilize its economy.—
Paul Wiseman,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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Central banks thought that forward guidance, particularly when interest rates were very low, could provide additional market stimulus.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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And given that such systems are physically possible, powerful economic and strategic incentives exist for technologists and entrepreneurs to build them.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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The money is an incentive granted by the city after working more than 20 years to attract a builder with a project appropriate for the property, which was cleared decades earlier for redevelopment.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
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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.—
Dan Hyman,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
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Moreover, what moves women forward is action rather than encouragement.—
Savanah F.S. Bray,
Fortune,
22 June 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.—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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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.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Cathinone, considered to be the principal active stimulant, is structurally similar to d-amphetamine and at its highest levels when khat is harvested.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Experts say this puts unsuspecting users seeking more common drugs, such as oxycodone, fentanyl, or stimulants like cocaine, at risk of fatal overdoses.—
Jonathan Moens — Bellingcat,
STAT,
18 June 2026
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“Stimulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulation. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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