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
Sometimes, the nostalgic names come to you in a massive rush, sparked by some sort of visual stimuli, and this Bolton Wanderers shir… sorry, this Panama shirt has done just that.
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Lower body weight means less mechanical load on the skeleton — reducing the stimulus for bones to stay strong, Kennel explained.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Muscular strength and power, endurance, and aerobic fitness naturally diminish over time unless the body is provided with the appropriate stimulus to continue to adapt and combat these changes, Malek said.
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Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
9 June 2026
Libraries are not so great because of the way sound carries, coupled with visual stimuli.
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Sloane Crosley,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Lower body weight means less mechanical load on the skeleton — reducing the stimulus for bones to stay strong, Kennel explained.
—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Muscular strength and power, endurance, and aerobic fitness naturally diminish over time unless the body is provided with the appropriate stimulus to continue to adapt and combat these changes, Malek said.
—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
9 June 2026
Libraries are not so great because of the way sound carries, coupled with visual stimuli.
—
Sloane Crosley,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stimulus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulus
Noun
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And given that such systems are physically possible, powerful economic and strategic incentives exist for technologists and entrepreneurs to build them.
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The money is an incentive granted by the city after working more than 20 years to attract a builder with a project appropriate for the property, which was cleared decades earlier for redevelopment.
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The analysts said recent talks between Japan and the Philippines over overlapping claims in their exclusive economic zones east of Taiwan may have been the impetus for the MSA mission east of Tawain.
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The impetus behind launching its agentic commerce platform lies in the changes in how consumers shop.
Noun
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To his family, Clive was Dad and Granddaddy, the steady presence at the center of our lives, the source of wisdom, strength, encouragement, and unconditional love.
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Moreover, what moves women forward is action rather than encouragement.
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Research from Hilton found that 56% of global travelers cite rest and recharge as their number one motivation for leisure travel in 2026.
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Gendreau says other common signs of deficiency include muscle weakness, low motivation, and low energy.
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“Stimulus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulus. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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