1
as in to arouse
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
research into alternative energy sources has been stimulated by this funding increase
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2
as in to provoke
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the government crackdown has only stimulated the citizenry to more acts of violence
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Recent Examples of stimulate
For the second time, the Sunny Bunny festival hosted a short film pitching competition, offering a monetary prize and aiming to stimulate more homegrown Ukrainian films.
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Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2025
Growing demand for electricity in the region has stimulated interest from industrial and agricultural businesses.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
The reason for the independence, the Brookings Institution explains, is that politicians tend to want lower interest rates because lower rates stimulate the economy.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
The importance of daylight The infrared light found in daylight can modulate inflammation, stimulate collagen production, prevent neurodegeneration, and even optimize mitochondria, which produce energy inside our cells.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
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Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2025
Growing demand for electricity in the region has stimulated interest from industrial and agricultural businesses.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
The reason for the independence, the Brookings Institution explains, is that politicians tend to want lower interest rates because lower rates stimulate the economy.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
The importance of daylight The infrared light found in daylight can modulate inflammation, stimulate collagen production, prevent neurodegeneration, and even optimize mitochondria, which produce energy inside our cells.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulate
Verb
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The double agent Clive arouses Jake’s suspicion immediately, and Sheriff McDowell vouches for him despite being unable to distinguish an Irish accent from a Scottish one.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2025
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Their sympathies can be aroused by the stories spun by protectionist politicians.—
David B. McGarry,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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These tales were layered, open to interpretation, and meant to provoke reflection and herein lies their enduring power.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s comments have provoked a strong reaction, including boycotts on U.S. goods and protests.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add garlic, thyme, 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.—
Nicole Hopper,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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Add the cheddar, ham and chives and stir with a fork to combine.—
Nicole Hvidsten,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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The goal of the tax subsidies was to encourage more Americans to save for retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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To Thomas, the phrase is meant to encourage people to not give up on democracy.—
Harriet Blair Rowan,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Full and round, this wine is energized by twin veins of acidity and minerality wrapped around citrus and smoke flavors that linger on the palate long after the last sip.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2025
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Nobody tapped out, but the spot energized the crowd.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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May the light of Easter inspire efforts to promote harmony in the western Balkans and sustain political leaders in their efforts to allay tensions and crises, and, together with their partner countries in the region, to reject dangerous and destabilizing actions.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Scroll on and get inspired by these 18 beauties — and then come back tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22, to see who graces the cover of the 2025 World's Most Beautiful issue.—
Brittany Talarico,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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As for other cosmic weather, Venus (planet of pleasure) enters the fiery skies of Aries on April 30, invigorating relationships with greater passion for the weeks ahead.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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But his selection alone has invigorated the fan base with the idea of change.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Between the topsy-turvy placements and the demonic energy coming from just about everyone else, the episode manages to enliven a season that was trending stale.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
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To reassure the Buffett’s of the world, and win more of their cash, Tokyo must reduce bureaucracy, level playing fields, incentivize a startup boom, increase productivity, loosen labor markets and empower women to enliven growth and create new wealth for a critical mass of Japanese.—
William Pesek,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Stimulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulate. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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