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Recent Examples of stimulation
How the Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device Works Pulsetto is a wearable that delivers non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation through a band placed at the neck.
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Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
This is one of the most common questions in Pulsetto vagus nerve stimulation device product info and reviews from prospective buyers.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Mobia has developed an implantable vagus nerve stimulation system called Vivistim that, when paired with rehabilitation therapy, promotes chronic stroke recovery.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Providing mental stimulation is key to prevent boredom and mischief.
—Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 31 May 2026
Many women today are navigating careers, caregiving responsibilities, aging parents, financial pressure, constant digital stimulation, and the expectation to remain productive through every stage of life.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The team says the approach minimizes unnecessary stimulation by taking the insect’s physiological condition into account before issuing commands.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
And a few weeks after that, the insurer went even further, changing its coverage policy to include deep brain stimulation for some children and teens who meet clinical criteria.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Cognitive stimulation, exercise, heart-healthy eating patterns, quality sleep, social connection, and stress management are all linked to better cognitive outcomes in observational studies and clinical trials.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 29 May 2026
Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
This is one of the most common questions in Pulsetto vagus nerve stimulation device product info and reviews from prospective buyers.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Mobia has developed an implantable vagus nerve stimulation system called Vivistim that, when paired with rehabilitation therapy, promotes chronic stroke recovery.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Providing mental stimulation is key to prevent boredom and mischief.
—Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 31 May 2026
Many women today are navigating careers, caregiving responsibilities, aging parents, financial pressure, constant digital stimulation, and the expectation to remain productive through every stage of life.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The team says the approach minimizes unnecessary stimulation by taking the insect’s physiological condition into account before issuing commands.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
And a few weeks after that, the insurer went even further, changing its coverage policy to include deep brain stimulation for some children and teens who meet clinical criteria.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Cognitive stimulation, exercise, heart-healthy eating patterns, quality sleep, social connection, and stress management are all linked to better cognitive outcomes in observational studies and clinical trials.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulation
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Competitor Ross saw comparable sales jump a staggering 17%, beating expectations of 9%, and also attributed some of its outsize growth to extra stimulus.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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The Obama administration did spend $34 million from the $787 billion 2009 economic stimulus package — or less than four one-thousandths of 1% of the total package — to reconstruct the Reflecting Pool in a two-year project that wrapped up in August 2012.—
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The best cornerback in the NFL, Patrick Surtain II, is on a four-year, $96 million contract but just earned a $5 million pay raise in 2026 with $5 million more in incentives tacked onto the 2027 season.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Under the executive order, all tax incentives approved before July will continue.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Bazarte gave El Grande Americano II encouragement from the front row.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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On it, the two trade not just verses but a series of escalating, truly incendiary guitar solos, Springsteen watching Morello intently and nodding encouragement and approval, before Morello handing the reins back to Springsteen.—
Caryn Rose,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Crucially, the military should balance these financials with attractive inducements such as robust family health care coverage, prescription drug cost reductions, and partial pension possibilities for those who provide vital service short of a full 20-year career.—
Robert Krasner,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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Stops tampering, associations may prohibit inducements.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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Participating athletes, many of whom are former professionals or Olympians, are allowed to use substances banned by WADA but approved by the FDA including anabolic steroids, human growth hormone, and stimulants.—
T.M. Brown,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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The Enhanced Games also recently released substance-use data from its clinical trial, revealing that 91% of athletes used testosterone, 79% used HGH, 62% used stimulants such as Adderall, 50% used metabolic modulators, 41% used EPO and 29% used anabolic steroids.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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“Stimulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulation. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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