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
Red-light therapy devices for hair growth are some of the most promising noninvasive tools for targeting hair loss, with research showing that wavelengths around 650 nanometers can stimulate follicles, increase blood flow, and energize scalp cells.
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
In the three-part series that Michaels did not participate in, the fitness guru was painted to be harsh on the contestants, giving out caffeine pills to help stimulate rapid weight loss and push contestants to their breaking points.
—Janelle Ash , Deirdre Heavey, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
While turmeric does have anti-inflammatory potential in the gastrointestinal tract, curcumin can also stimulate stomach acid production.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2025
Observers have taken Powell’s remarks to mean the central bank is looking at reducing interest rates at its September meeting, which the Fed would typically do to stimulate a slowing economy.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2025
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
In the three-part series that Michaels did not participate in, the fitness guru was painted to be harsh on the contestants, giving out caffeine pills to help stimulate rapid weight loss and push contestants to their breaking points.
—Janelle Ash , Deirdre Heavey, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
While turmeric does have anti-inflammatory potential in the gastrointestinal tract, curcumin can also stimulate stomach acid production.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2025
Observers have taken Powell’s remarks to mean the central bank is looking at reducing interest rates at its September meeting, which the Fed would typically do to stimulate a slowing economy.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2025
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The horrors of Gaza have rightly aroused international outrage.—
Sam Fleischacker,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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In fact, studies have found that couples who share novel and arousing activities report greater satisfaction.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Gallery hoppers will also find design showcases at the Museu del Disseny at Glòries and thought-provoking contemporary exhibitions at MACBA (The Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona).—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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Like most of McElwee’s films, including Sherman’s March itself, this one juxtaposes two seemingly unrelated things in surprising and thought-provoking ways.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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The approach has even stirred infighting within the GOP, as grassroots Republicans clash with state leaders aligned with powerful business interests.—
Josh Salman,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Italian bank has since converted this into a 26% equity shareholding in Commerzbank and has secured the European Central Bank's blessing to hold up to 29.9% — stirring speculation over plans for a potential takeover, which Commerzbank and the Berlin administration have resisted.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
29 Aug. 2025
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Tuesday, August 26 celebrates the ownership of dogs of any breed and encourages adoption.—
Trisha Easto,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Federal Trade Commission issued an alert earlier in 2025 to encourage parents to talk to their children about the risks associated with responding to a fake text.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Democratic strategists argue the confrontations are energizing their base.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Aug. 2025
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Pick something different enough from your career to refresh your mind, but close enough to energize your work.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Nguyen, a 2015 Purdue graduate, wanted to inspire other Asian women to become pilots.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
25 Aug. 2025
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Shop lightweight jacket styles inspired by Aniston and Cox below.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The salty-bright zing that comes with as little as one or two spoonfuls can invigorate a wide array of classic recipes, from pasta salad to biscuits.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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Roberts brings a jolt of invigorating fury to one of the movie’s strongest scenes, in which the mentor rips into her mentee in public on a campus square with a fully detailed character assassination.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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The moody combination is enlivened with fiery fabrics.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Aug. 2025
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Yet each performer enlivens a role that looks a bit beleaguered on the page.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Stimulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulate. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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