stimulated 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of stimulatednext
as in energized

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stimulated

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verb

past tense of stimulate
1
as in aroused
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 provoked
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 Synonyms for stimulated
  1. provoked
  2. stirred
  3. encouraged
  4. energized
  5. galvanized
  6. inspired
  7. absorbed
  8. awakened
Verb
  • Daniel Penny was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide Monday in the chokehold killing of Jordan Neely on a Manhattan F train — bringing closure in the polarizing case that provoked heated debates about vigilantism, mental illness and subway safety.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
  • In response, the culture minister lately provoked criticism, most notably from Church leaders, by suggesting tourists pay an entrance fee to the cathedral that would go toward fixing other religious sites.
    Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of provoked
Verb
  • Later in 2023, McConnell appeared to freeze in two separate instances that stirred concerns about his overall health.
    Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
  • One mural stirred some controversy.
    La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of stirred
Verb
  • Learning Plans Employees were encouraged to submit their learning plans along with their work schedules.
    Praveen Andapalli, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.
    Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of encouraged
Verb
  • Michael Jordan energized the NBA in the mid-1980s, but Larry Bird and Magic Johnson had already put the league on solid footing.
    Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Staying energized and positive during a prolonged search, especially in a competitive market, can be challenging.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of energized
Adjective
  • Replace connector nails with #9 1 1/2-inch galvanized connector screws.
    Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 23 Nov. 2024
  • It’s framed in sturdy galvanized steel and clad in weather-resistant fiberglass panels, but the real showstopper is its panoramic windows.
    Miles Walls, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of galvanized
Verb
  • The items here are both local and international, hand-packed and inspired by owner Mia Sakai’s travels.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • His clinic inspired the doctor to create a simplified but effective skincare regime with products that optimise skin health, addressing all key skin concerns and age-optimising the complexion.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspired
Adjective
  • Because of this, absorbed sunlight isn’t reradiated in every direction equally but in some directions more than others.
    Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Chemical sunscreen, also called absorbed sunscreen, works by absorbing the UV rays, converting them to heat and releasing them from the body.
    Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 7 July 2024
Definition of absorbed
Verb
  • They were awakened by the noise of broken glass, which frightened his eldest child.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The stark beauty of Samuel Beckett’s absurdist classic, part music hall romp, part abstract painting, was awakened in a production starring two gifted comics who didn’t overplay their slapstick hands, Rainn Wilson and Aasif Mandvi.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of awakened
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