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stimulation

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Recent Examples of stimulation People can direct them by sending electrical stimulation to electrodes implanted near their antennae. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026 Other treatments include medication, behavioral therapy and for a small number of cases a surgical therapy called deep brain stimulation. — Michael Okun, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026 There’s a new crisis every hour, and a brain wired for urgency finally gets enough stimulation to feel switched on. — Chris Kille, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026 For the right cat, supervised walking can offer mental stimulation and mild exercise. — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Nirui said the publication will serve teens looking for a break from digital stimulation. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026 Mazama Energy’s demonstrated superhot rock platform optimizes well construction, drilling, and stimulation to boost power capacity while minimizing water use, land footprint, and well counts. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026 Vagal tone stimulation activates the vagus nerve to slow heart rate and lower stress hormones. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026 The treatments include in vitro fertilization, which involves ovulation stimulation, retrieving the eggs, fertilizing them in a lab, and transferring the embryos into the uterus. — Lj Dawson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulation
  1. stimulus
  2. incentive
  3. encouragement
  4. inducement
  5. stimulant
Noun
  • Analysts, however, expect that Beijing is unlikely to ramp up stimulus meaningfully as long as export growth remains strong enough to power the economy to land within the target range.
    — Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • China reported downbeat consumption and investment figures, bolstering economists’ calls for fiscal stimulus to drive growth in the world’s second-biggest economy.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of stimulus
Noun
  • Through the partnership, Oceanfront will produce and finance productions while Allegro provides financing solutions for potential production collateral (like tax incentives, rebates and pre-sales).
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
  • On Tuesday night, leaders in the Colorado city approved a 30-year tax incentive to bring the major sporting goods retailer to the community.
    — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of incentive
Noun
  • Someone could offer knowledge, encouragement, or an introduction that makes an idea feel less imaginary.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Sorkin and Fincher have remained close, and Sorkin has continued to rely on Fincher’s insight and encouragement.
    — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of encouragement
Noun
  • Agreements with Pfizer and Eli Lilly include tariff protections, overseas pricing inducements and broad confidentiality clauses.
    — Dan Diamond, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The two clubs and the player’s parents need to sign a declaration that no financial or value-in-kind inducements have been utilised as a part of the move.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of inducement
Noun
  • And just as chemical stimulants such as caffeine and Adderall can interfere with sleep, so, too, can excessive meditation.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The former campaign manager gave law enforcement a nylon glove containing powder cocaine and a 20-milligram tablet of Adderall, a prescription stimulant that contains amphetamines.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of stimulant

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“Stimulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulation. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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