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
The sugar rush of government stimulus checks wore off, and the economy resumed its previous trajectory.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
That means more interest rate cuts to prop up hiring – financial stimulus that may further spur inflation.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
And yet, Democrats want to keep COVID-era stimulus checks flowing to insurers in perpetuity.
—Sally C. Pipes, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Our amygdala is overactive, our nervous systems are fried and our dopamine cycles are hijacked by short-term stimuli.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stimulus
David Goldman, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
That means more interest rate cuts to prop up hiring – financial stimulus that may further spur inflation.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
And yet, Democrats want to keep COVID-era stimulus checks flowing to insurers in perpetuity.
—Sally C. Pipes, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Our amygdala is overactive, our nervous systems are fried and our dopamine cycles are hijacked by short-term stimuli.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stimulus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulus
Noun
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People think of puzzle games as endless (or nearly so), and after a day or so, all 35 levels can be soaked in and completed, with only the promise of a higher score as incentive to return.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
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If a cease-fire would precipitate these becoming realities, as European leaders in the coalition of the willing suggest, then Russia has a strong incentive to avoid a cease-fire altogether, even if combat operations are pursued at a lower intensity.—
Jack Watling,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That that might be the impetus for people to try to come together in some way.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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The impetus for the collaboration came from Smith’s own experience using garlic in her cooking.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The program provides support and encouragement to those who are struggling with grief.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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With his mother’s encouragement, Galloway appealed his case to UCLA, and met with an admissions officer.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Duffy denied any political motivation.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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His content, often featuring humorous music about food was intended as motivation for Lomax’s own health journey.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Stimulus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulus. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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