1
as in to arouse
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
research into alternative energy sources has been stimulated by this funding increase
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2
as in to provoke
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the government crackdown has only stimulated the citizenry to more acts of violence
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Recent Examples of stimulate
These treatments work gradually to replenish hydration and stimulate collagen production, leading to smoother, plumper lips over time.
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Siena Gagliano, Allure, 18 Mar. 2025
Currently, researchers have been electrically stimulating the whole tissue to treat injury.
—Steve Granick, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
As a result, his answers are brief and not all that stimulating.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Additionally, the shape of the tip, which is both bulbous and square at once, allows the toy to stimulate more surface area than most G-spot models.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
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Siena Gagliano, Allure, 18 Mar. 2025
Currently, researchers have been electrically stimulating the whole tissue to treat injury.
—Steve Granick, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
As a result, his answers are brief and not all that stimulating.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Additionally, the shape of the tip, which is both bulbous and square at once, allows the toy to stimulate more surface area than most G-spot models.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulate
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Life’s inevitable uncertainties instantly arouse your sympathetic nervous system (fight-or-flight or stress response).—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Johanna’s worldly bearing and otherworldly beauty; the unbearable stirrings of jealousy aroused when her teacher bonds with other students; the deeper bond that forms when Johanne impulsively pays a visit to Johanna’s apartment.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps no pop song of the 2010s provoked so much debate — even from sympathetic listeners.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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The comments provoked a public spat on X between the tech billionaire and several current and retired astronauts.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
19 Mar. 2025
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The advocates, including two lawyers and religious leaders, argued the arrangement would stir fear in immigrant communities.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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Prep Meatballs In a large bowl stir together pork, panko, 1 Tbsp.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Mar. 2025
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On April 5, disenfranchised Americans are being encouraged to protest the Trump administration's policies as part of a national movement in myriad cities, hosted by a group of older Americans called Third Act.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Two years later, Ruby Franke stopped posting to the family channel and began creating parenting content with therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, who encouraged her to cut contact with Kevin Franke and move her two youngest children into Hildebrandt's southern Utah home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Aries solar eclipse energizes you to take charge of your health and well-being.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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Her friendships defined her, energized her, challenged her.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Directed and co-written by Jean-Stéphane Bron, the original and spirited fiction series, the high-stakes real life drama-thriller, is inspired by real life last-chance talks in 2015 between the U.S. and Iran over the latter’s nuclear program, talks held in Geneva.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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In recent years, Sagittarius, there’s been quite a lot of energy in the heavens invigorating you with passion.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Green Crack – Another energizing sativa, Green Crack offers an invigorating mental buzz that can keep you on the edge of your seat during close games1.—
Tribune Content Agency,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
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For almost 36 minutes of the match, there was no score and few events to speak of, but a short spurt late in the middle frame enlivened the action and left the Ducks up 1-0 at the second intermission.—
Andrew Knoll,
Orange County Register,
15 Mar. 2025
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Such descriptions enliven the book, and capture Shubin’s reverence for both the beauty and the mysteries hidden in the cold, barren tundra.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Stimulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulate. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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