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Recent Examples of stimulation
That’s important because neurons remember past stimulation, and pain sensitivity depends on history.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
Good morning, everyone, the middle of the week has arrived and this calls for a celebratory cup or two of stimulation.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 7 Jan. 2026
Fidget blankets are small quilts covered with different textures and things like ribbons, buttons and pockets that help people keep their hands busy while also providing sensory stimulation.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
The system delivers low-intensity transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) to the prefrontal cortex – a region of the brain that exhibits diminished activity in many people suffering from depression.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
As for urinating and defecating, puppies usually start to do so on their own at 3-4 weeks of age without stimulation.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
Amid the bright lights, loud noises and incessant beeping of the hospital’s intensive care unit, the options were limited for minimizing stimulation for Rathore's young patient.
—Mustafa Fattah, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
The Lifevibe® Prime Vibroacoustic Therapy Chair operates on the principles of vibroacoustic therapy and uses the SonicWave™ massage mechanism to combine sound vibrations with mechanical stimulation.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Teaching Young Kids About Hanukkah Since preschoolers learn through music, repetition, and tactile stimulation, Barbara Gross, a preschool teacher, puts lessons to songs and uses fine motor skills to teach her 2-year-old students about Hanukkah through play.
—Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 14 Dec. 2025
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
Good morning, everyone, the middle of the week has arrived and this calls for a celebratory cup or two of stimulation.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 7 Jan. 2026
Fidget blankets are small quilts covered with different textures and things like ribbons, buttons and pockets that help people keep their hands busy while also providing sensory stimulation.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
The system delivers low-intensity transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) to the prefrontal cortex – a region of the brain that exhibits diminished activity in many people suffering from depression.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
As for urinating and defecating, puppies usually start to do so on their own at 3-4 weeks of age without stimulation.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
Amid the bright lights, loud noises and incessant beeping of the hospital’s intensive care unit, the options were limited for minimizing stimulation for Rathore's young patient.
—Mustafa Fattah, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
The Lifevibe® Prime Vibroacoustic Therapy Chair operates on the principles of vibroacoustic therapy and uses the SonicWave™ massage mechanism to combine sound vibrations with mechanical stimulation.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Teaching Young Kids About Hanukkah Since preschoolers learn through music, repetition, and tactile stimulation, Barbara Gross, a preschool teacher, puts lessons to songs and uses fine motor skills to teach her 2-year-old students about Hanukkah through play.
—Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 14 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulation
Noun
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If the labor market is improving and the Supreme Court delivers the expected tariff refunds, the Fed would have almost no justification for adding further stimulus to the economy via a new round of cheaper money.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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There’s the stimulus from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the prospect of lower interest rates from a more dovish incoming Federal Reserve chair, and the benefits from artificial intelligence accruing to the real economy — major pillars maintaining a bullish outlook .—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The official boundaries of the new stadium incentive district have not yet been finalized.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The grocer will also receive a $50,000 retailer incentive bonus.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Her brother shaved his head alongside her, while friends organized care packages, drove her to sessions and offered constant encouragement.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The chatbot repeatedly offered Nelson doting messages and constant encouragement, Turner-Scott claimed.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
7 Dec. 2025
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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.—
Jolene Almendarez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Others can act as stimulants that increase energy levels in the body, reducing sleep and relaxation, such as the B-complex vitamins and caffeine.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
6 Jan. 2026
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Mendelson said truck drivers during the 1950s were taking stimulants to stay awake, and the military uses them to this day.—
Kevin Krause,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Stimulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulation. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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