as in to excite
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
theatergoers were galvanized by the actor's powerhouse performance as Hamlet
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Recent Examples of galvanize
There's a common view in the AI world, shared by both proponents and opponents of regulation, that the U.S. federal government won't mandate guardrails on the technology unless there's a major galvanizing incident.
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Garrison Lovely, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
An incident like Floyd’s murder could galvanize the far-left into action again, Vysotsky said, but the ignition could also come from elsewhere.
—Will Carless, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Though the 49ers had already been eliminated from playoff contention before Monday night, Moody's missteps on national TV seemed to galvanize frustrated Niners faithful.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Instead of making time for traditional sit-down interviews with the mainstream press, Harris and Trump relied on creators to galvanize votes and spread their campaign messages.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
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Garrison Lovely, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
An incident like Floyd’s murder could galvanize the far-left into action again, Vysotsky said, but the ignition could also come from elsewhere.
—Will Carless, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Though the 49ers had already been eliminated from playoff contention before Monday night, Moody's missteps on national TV seemed to galvanize frustrated Niners faithful.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Instead of making time for traditional sit-down interviews with the mainstream press, Harris and Trump relied on creators to galvanize votes and spread their campaign messages.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
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This month is about rediscovering your heart’s desires and what truly excites you in love.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Was the real-time format baked in from the get-go, and was that part of what excited you about a return to the genre? That calls into question all the various chronologies of this and all the different sort of iterations.Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 9 Jan. 2025
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But advocates for congestion pricing were thrilled with the judge’s decision.Tracey Tully, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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From thrilling outdoor adventures to inaugural music festivals and exclusive culinary experiences, there’s much to look forward to in the coming months.Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Despite not being electrified, Ram has included a 2.4-kW on-board inverter with 2 120V outlets in the bed to power tools or other gear.Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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This is how to anchor your kitchen thinking so those spices' endless capabilities are able to electrify your recipes.Scott Hocker, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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On the anniversary day, a free four-week limited-time event called Blast From The Past will go live, rewarding players with items inspired by 2000s pop culture.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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In December, Michelle teared up on The Jennifer Hudson Show after bringing up her mother, saying that Robinson inspired her new self-help guide, Overcoming: A Workbook.Kyler Alvord, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Galvanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanize. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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