as in incentive
something that arouses action or activity
seeing a Broadway play for the first time was the stimulus for her career in the theater
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Recent Examples of stimulus
But markets are betting on more stimulus being rolled out soon in the face of the escalating China-U.S. trade war.
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Hannah Lang and Rae Wee, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Conscious perception is the ability of human beings to become aware of the stimuli received by their senses.
—Jorge Garay, Wired News, 19 Apr. 2025
This micro-moment creates space between stimulus and response, where emotional intelligence flourishes.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The Recovery Rebate Credit is aimed at taxpayers who didn't get all or some of the stimulus checks when they were issued during the pandemic.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Hannah Lang and Rae Wee, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Conscious perception is the ability of human beings to become aware of the stimuli received by their senses.
—Jorge Garay, Wired News, 19 Apr. 2025
This micro-moment creates space between stimulus and response, where emotional intelligence flourishes.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The Recovery Rebate Credit is aimed at taxpayers who didn't get all or some of the stimulus checks when they were issued during the pandemic.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulus
Noun
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Additionally, the lead researcher of the database resigned last month by taking a separation incentive package.—
Tracy J. Wholf
May 8,
CBS News,
8 May 2025
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The plaintiffs accused the stars of being paid millions of dollars to endorse FTX without disclosing their financial incentives, a violation of federal and state advertising laws.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
Noun
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The impetus for his ire had everything to do with Minnesota big man Rudy Gobert, who was being chastised by the fan when Edwards decided to step in and take over the exchange.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Union leaders said the impetus for the strike was a string of 44 labor law violations allegedly committed by the county, including retaliation and contracting out work that’s supposed to be done by union members.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Howard — a former pro wrestler with his own extensive résumé — has been instrumental in Stark’s journey, offering encouragement and guidance both inside and outside the ring.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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His 56 percent share of on-ice shot attempts offers encouragement, but Lowry needs to find a better way to help. 4.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Political, religious, and family motivations divided the cardinals, preventing a majority, during a time when cardinals were not cut off from the outside world.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
3 May 2025
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Protecting Jane’s legacy and privacy are strong motivations for her sister.—
Kim Campbell,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 May 2025
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“Stimulus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulus. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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