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Recent Examples of stimulation
So before jumping into any sort of physical stimulation, focus on mental arousal and set the scene.
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Zahra Thompson, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
Through this stimulation of the healing processes in soft tissues and bones by acoustic waves, the healing process can be made faster and less painful for patients.
—William Jones, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Korean skincare is more open to stimulation and visible change—frequent exfoliation paired with an equally strong emphasis on calming, hydrating and repair.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The vagus nerve requires stimulation for strength.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 27 Jan. 2026
Creating a space with the perfect balance of relaxation and stimulation during the cold winter months can feel daunting, but Guest is sharing tips for designing your home to beat the winter blues.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
This requires reheating the trusty coffee kettle for another cup of stimulation.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 21 Jan. 2026
Other ingredients, such as creatine and beta-alanine, may remain in the body longer but do not cause stimulation and are unlikely to be felt after a workout ends.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
Spend time in low-stimulation environments, including quiet spaces and outdoor settings.
—Robin Pickering, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
Zahra Thompson, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
Through this stimulation of the healing processes in soft tissues and bones by acoustic waves, the healing process can be made faster and less painful for patients.
—William Jones, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Korean skincare is more open to stimulation and visible change—frequent exfoliation paired with an equally strong emphasis on calming, hydrating and repair.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The vagus nerve requires stimulation for strength.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 27 Jan. 2026
Creating a space with the perfect balance of relaxation and stimulation during the cold winter months can feel daunting, but Guest is sharing tips for designing your home to beat the winter blues.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
This requires reheating the trusty coffee kettle for another cup of stimulation.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 21 Jan. 2026
Other ingredients, such as creatine and beta-alanine, may remain in the body longer but do not cause stimulation and are unlikely to be felt after a workout ends.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
Spend time in low-stimulation environments, including quiet spaces and outdoor settings.
—Robin Pickering, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulation
Noun
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This suggests the presence of an internal, self-evolving latent variable—independent of external stimuli—that shapes the timing structure of motivation and decision-making.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Feland adds that the additional gravitational load gives an extra stimulus for the bone to build more tissue in people who don’t get that through weight-bearing exercise or resistance training.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
Time,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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By and large, business figures have no incentive to flame tensions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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The applicant is also seeking a density bonus incentive to exceed the base floor area ratio, or FAR, for the site, which would allow for 139 visitor accommodation units.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Punk’s response felt less like encouragement and more like a challenge.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cathleen also acted as dance mistress by demonstrating the steps and helping James provide encouragement and brief explanations for a dance’s historical context.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
24 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.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
17 Jan. 2026
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Ghost sued Wilson for defamation, leading to a countersuit accusing Ghost, Gregory Cameron, and Vince Holden of breach of contract, false imprisonment, fraudulent inducement, and infliction of emotional distress.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In 2022, the top five stimulants totaled 987,957 prescriptions.—
Alex Klancko,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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Mitragynine and 7-Hydroxymitragynine are the two active components of kratom, which is sourced from trees in Southeast Asia and is a stimulant in low doses and a sedative in high doses, according to a fact sheet from the Drug Enforcement Administration.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Stimulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulation. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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