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as in thrills
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
for some reason the first snowfall of the season never fails to excite us
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as in provokes
to rouse to strong feeling or action
televised pictures of the victims of the famine that would excite any viewer to pity
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Recent Examples of excites
Back to the present, what excites you most about creating nail art?
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Sarah Y. Wu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
What excites others is not what excites you.
—George Bradt, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
And as somebody who cares a lot about my art, there’s nothing that excites me more than working with brilliant people for whom this is their passion, their vocation.
—Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 14 Dec. 2024
What excites me most is how these technologies are freeing up our teams to focus on strategic initiatives rather than routine tasks.
—Jack McCullough, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Although Democrats still hold a supermajority in the Legislature, the growing number of Latino Republicans excites Assembly Republican leader James Gallagher of Yuba City.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
To give yourself a starting point, pause and think about what excites her.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
People want work that excites them, that pulls them forward, not just another task list.
—Ryan Farsai, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Consider what excites you about this next step and prioritize opportunities that align with your long-term plan.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Sarah Y. Wu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
What excites others is not what excites you.
—George Bradt, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
And as somebody who cares a lot about my art, there’s nothing that excites me more than working with brilliant people for whom this is their passion, their vocation.
—Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 14 Dec. 2024
What excites me most is how these technologies are freeing up our teams to focus on strategic initiatives rather than routine tasks.
—Jack McCullough, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Although Democrats still hold a supermajority in the Legislature, the growing number of Latino Republicans excites Assembly Republican leader James Gallagher of Yuba City.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
To give yourself a starting point, pause and think about what excites her.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
People want work that excites them, that pulls them forward, not just another task list.
—Ryan Farsai, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Consider what excites you about this next step and prioritize opportunities that align with your long-term plan.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excites
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None feels authentic, at least until a messy affair with the unsettling, slightly feral Samuel (Harris Dickinson) encourages her to try out a kind of role-play that’s wholly new.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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This annual initiative of the National Association of State Park Directors (composed of 50 state park directors) encourages Americans to explore the network of state parks close to home.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Structure in a way that best inspires, enables and empowers people to leverage their own and others’ capabilities together in support of the strategy.George Bradt, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Through their collaboration, Willis and Merida have created a work that not only celebrates Kamala Harris’s achievements but also inspires readers to see themselves in the story of history being made.Melissa Noel, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
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Retinol, derived from vitamin A, accelerates cell turnover, smooths fine lines, and stimulates collagen and elastin production.Jenny Berg, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
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In addition to reducing your chance of developing chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer and heart disease, exercise stimulates the immune system.Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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