as in stimulating
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the newscaster asked the writer if there was a way to zip up the story a little
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stimulating
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The funding aims to enhance all-weather roads, stormwater drainage, street lighting, and public markets to improve transport connections, reduce flooding, and boost public safety, while also stimulating the local economy.—
Paige Bruton,
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6 Apr. 2026 -
Xie said the massage is based on traditional Chinese medicine, focusing on stimulating acupressure points around the eyes.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Zipping (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zipping%20%28up%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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