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Recent Examples of stimulation
During sessions, an external power and communication module sat over the implant in a soft cloth collar, controlling stimulation triggering and wirelessly powering the device.
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Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
Comparing the stimulation of the economy to the affects of the Super Bowl, Cepero said a large benefit to the economy is expected.
—Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2026
The company’s 2024 internal sleep pilots reported a 39% improvement in sleep-quality scores across four weeks, which Pulsetto attributes to calmer nights driven by vagus nerve stimulation.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Vagus nerve stimulation devices are becoming more popular to help people deal with stress, anxiety and sleep issues.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
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.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
Comparing the stimulation of the economy to the affects of the Super Bowl, Cepero said a large benefit to the economy is expected.
—Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2026
The company’s 2024 internal sleep pilots reported a 39% improvement in sleep-quality scores across four weeks, which Pulsetto attributes to calmer nights driven by vagus nerve stimulation.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Vagus nerve stimulation devices are becoming more popular to help people deal with stress, anxiety and sleep issues.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
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.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulation
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The cerebral circuitry of the human brain—specifically the salience network, which is responsible for filtering stimuli—seems to be more active in individuals with misophonia.—
Sloane Crosley,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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The ability to disconnect intentionally from these overwhelming stimuli—to reclaim one’s focus, clarity, and feeling of immediacy—has become rare and precious.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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Financial incentives offered by the conservation district, in conjunction with federal programs, have enticed farmers in the South Fork of the Republican River near Burlington to end irrigation on an additional 20,000 acres.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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As firms scale, governance, incentives, and legacy practices shift focus from customer value and human flourishing.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Benjamin Cano, who brought his wife and three kids down from Norwalk for Friday’s game, was down behind the Padres dugout offering encouragement before the game.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Volunteers with the organization Free Mom Hugs offered encouragement to attendees whose families may not be as supportive.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Michigan’s burgeoning data-center industry has given Whitmer more opportunities to offer financial inducements to some of the richest companies in the world.—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 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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Energy drinks are often loaded with caffeine and sugar, along with other stimulants that can put extra strain on the cardiovascular system.—
Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj,
CNBC,
4 June 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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“Stimulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulation. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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