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Recent Examples of stimulation
Long takes and static formal frames compel us to stand down stimulation-seeking tendencies.
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Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
According to a news release, the system can offer red light therapy, molecular hydrogen inhalation, micro-impact vibration and sound therapy with vagus nerve stimulation.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
In the two to three hours before bed, your circadian system is especially sensitive to light, stimulation, and activity.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Unlike conventional theme parks with flashing lights and other heavy sensory stimulation, the park will avoid blinking and strobing effects, planning documents say.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
Remarkably, the stimulation seemed to make songs more impactful and enjoyable.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026
Beyond just recording data, the system enables safe, long-term neural stimulation and remains functional and safe even within ultra-high-field MRI machines.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
For example, loss of confidence, difficulty coping with problems and trouble concentrating can make people reduce social engagement or stop doing things that provide mental stimulation.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
In 2022, Callum DeQuevedo underwent a life-altering procedure known as deep brain stimulation surgery, most commonly used for Parkinson's.
—Jenna Deangelis, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
According to a news release, the system can offer red light therapy, molecular hydrogen inhalation, micro-impact vibration and sound therapy with vagus nerve stimulation.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
In the two to three hours before bed, your circadian system is especially sensitive to light, stimulation, and activity.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Unlike conventional theme parks with flashing lights and other heavy sensory stimulation, the park will avoid blinking and strobing effects, planning documents say.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
Remarkably, the stimulation seemed to make songs more impactful and enjoyable.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026
Beyond just recording data, the system enables safe, long-term neural stimulation and remains functional and safe even within ultra-high-field MRI machines.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
For example, loss of confidence, difficulty coping with problems and trouble concentrating can make people reduce social engagement or stop doing things that provide mental stimulation.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
In 2022, Callum DeQuevedo underwent a life-altering procedure known as deep brain stimulation surgery, most commonly used for Parkinson's.
—Jenna Deangelis, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulation
Noun
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Her wildly optimistic logic is that fiscal stimulus will spark growth, and that the private sector will raise long-stagnant wages, thereby increasing tax revenues.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
15 Feb. 2026
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Smart polymers already exist and can respond to such stimuli, altering their color or shape and then returning to their original state.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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Instead, Russia has relied heavily on financial incentives, aggressive advertising, prison recruitment and coercive mobilization.—
Elizaveta Gaufman,
The Conversation,
21 Feb. 2026
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But the Texans don’t have much incentive to trade Mills after Stroud’s inconsistent play during the playoffs (passing for 462 yards, two touchdowns and five interceptions over two games).—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Jordan wrapped his arms around Wallace from behind and spoke closely into Wallace's ear in a brief speech of encouragement.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Looking for inspirational lessons from elsewhere in the surrounding region doesn’t yield much encouragement.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 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.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 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.—
Makenzie Huber,
States Newsroom,
12 Feb. 2026
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The emails show, however, that Epstein wrote to Musk more than 50 times, in total—congratulating him on a successful rocket launch, recommending stimulants, or asking if his workload was getting better.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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But in just the past two years, two different telehealth practices have been sanctioned for inappropriately prescribing stimulants.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Stimulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulation. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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