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
What To Know Those who qualify for the $1,400 stimulus check have until tomorrow, April 15, to file for the payment.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Calls for stimulus Pressure has been building on Chinese officials to release more forceful stimulus measures to prop up domestic consumption and the housing market, while reducing the economy’s reliance on exports and investment.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
Hong Kong's Hang Seng index rose 2%, Shanghai's Composite Index rose 0.6% and Shenzen's Component Index rose 1.2%, with investors buoyed by Beijing's announcement of stimulus measures to bolster the economy against the escalating American tariffs.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
Most taxpayers eligible for economic impact payments, known as stimulus checks, have already received them.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Calls for stimulus Pressure has been building on Chinese officials to release more forceful stimulus measures to prop up domestic consumption and the housing market, while reducing the economy’s reliance on exports and investment.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
Hong Kong's Hang Seng index rose 2%, Shanghai's Composite Index rose 0.6% and Shenzen's Component Index rose 1.2%, with investors buoyed by Beijing's announcement of stimulus measures to bolster the economy against the escalating American tariffs.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
Most taxpayers eligible for economic impact payments, known as stimulus checks, have already received them.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulus
Noun
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Additionally, there was the buyout and retirement incentives of another 3,000 employees.—
Mike Dombeck,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
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Therefore, there should be incentive for everyone to work collectively to get rid of STDs and give any efforts to do so more than a slow clap, so to speak.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Yet it must be acknowledged that the impetus for the freezing of federal dollars for certain universities was a crisis for Jewish students, caused by the failure of college administrators to counter antisemitism and the harassment of Jews on campus.—
Christian Schneider,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
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Likewise, the impetus may be the same for McDonald’s customers.—
BYAlex Ledsom,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Katherine, an avid reader who loves James Joyce and modern poetry, tries her hand at screenwriting, with Fred’s encouragement.—
Mark Athitakis,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Not only this, his friends also came to his defense, offering words of encouragement.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Strategic and critical thinking are valuable no matter the level of seniority, as is empathy, as marketing is all about connecting with an audience by understanding their needs and motivations.—
Christine Pilkington,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Walking with others can also promote a sense of camaraderie, along with accountability, encouragement, and motivation to stick with a walking routine.14 8.—
Cathy Nelson,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Stimulus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulus. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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