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
But medication reduces only the symptoms of fear, not the underlying trigger that stimulates it.
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Literary Hub,
30 June 2026
Michelle Obama reveals the 'perfect' date night A perfect date night for the Obamas looks like fine dining paired with intellectually stimulating conversation.
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Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Playing games can be a fun, easy way to keep your brain stimulated as you age.
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Allison Forsyth,
Health,
30 June 2026
Greenwald counsels women to practice finding the G-spot and stimulate the deep internal nerve fibres that remain robust.
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Melanie Thernstrom,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stimulate
Literary Hub,
30 June 2026
Michelle Obama reveals the 'perfect' date night A perfect date night for the Obamas looks like fine dining paired with intellectually stimulating conversation.
—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Playing games can be a fun, easy way to keep your brain stimulated as you age.
—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
30 June 2026
Greenwald counsels women to practice finding the G-spot and stimulate the deep internal nerve fibres that remain robust.
—
Melanie Thernstrom,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stimulate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulate
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As virality goes, this is not a big number, but the passion that the account has aroused dwarfs its reach.
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In the hour-long special, taped the Skirball in New York City in March, Barone aims to shock, amuse, and arouse.
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Montgomery’s death provoked an outpouring of heartfelt support.
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What the 1998 demolition unexpectedly uncovered roiled Miami and provoked a worldwide outcry — a mysterious set of 24 holes carved into the limestone bedrock in a perfect circle, 38 feet in diameter.
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Your 3rd House of Communication is stirred by the temperamental Moon, while the life-giving Sun boosts your 7th House of Partnership, aligning words with steady commitments.
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Make sure to stir the ice cream to the consistency of frozen yogurt before spreading and freezing the cake to help prevent air bubbles and create neat layers.
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Valentine also testified that the FDA encourages infant formula companies to send in all adverse event reports and that nothing prevented Mead Johnson from doing so.
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Going forward, the city will encourage data center developers to submit an application for a special use district, meaning the site would specifically be used for a data center, nothing else.
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The transition has been energizing for the organization, Sullivan says.
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The crowd was firmly on her side, which helped energize her game.
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Last night’s rude wakeup call inspires you to make some changes today!
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These 15 mountain towns in California offer contemporary amenities amid the beautiful landscapes that inspired one of nature’s most fervent champions.
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The dour feeling that this book produces is the exact opposite of the invigorating excitement that Scorsese conveys when discussing movie magic.
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Her homecoming, the 43-year-old said, felt invigorating because of the World Cup energy.
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For these students, the expanding suite of standard sports offerings—including baseball, football, cheerleading and basketball—enliven the school community and add to its distinctiveness in the state’s growing microschool landscape.
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Woods, stone, natural fibers enliven the senses.
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“Stimulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulate. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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