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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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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 stimulated
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Indeed, Coachella’s other two headliners, Bad Bunny and Blackpink, put on elaborate main-stage spectacles over the weekend that by most accounts left fans feeling both stimulated and satisfied.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
When your capillaries expand, the surrounding nerves become stimulated and send messages to the brain, which reads the sensation as itching.
—Fara Rosenzweig, Outside, 24 Jan. 2026
That may present the challenge of not allowing people to imagine the scene for themselves which, in our over stimulated era, might be seen as spoon-feeding our imagination.
—Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
Monique John, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The revving of the AI hype cycle into the coming mega-IPOs will likely keep the bullish traders stimulated.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Turn mealtime into braintime with this interactive puzzle toy that keeps dogs engaged, entertained and mentally stimulated.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Economic development will be stimulated by large infrastructure investments, but energy and other resources will be strained.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
When people spend long periods in activities that require very little mental effort, those pathways may not be stimulated in the same way.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
The induced impact of our cast and crew spending along with the workers along the supply chain in turn stimulated even more economic growth.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
The discovery of rich copper deposits at Burra in 1845 induced a remarkable mining boom and stimulated rapid expansion.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Olson eventually found a substance that did not seem to be hallucinogenic but potently stimulated growth in the cortical neurons of rodents.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Do not fertilize plants during periods of extreme heat because the stimulated growth adds more stress to the plant.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Indeed, Coachella’s other two headliners, Bad Bunny and Blackpink, put on elaborate main-stage spectacles over the weekend that by most accounts left fans feeling both stimulated and satisfied.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
When your capillaries expand, the surrounding nerves become stimulated and send messages to the brain, which reads the sensation as itching.
—Fara Rosenzweig, Outside, 24 Jan. 2026
That may present the challenge of not allowing people to imagine the scene for themselves which, in our over stimulated era, might be seen as spoon-feeding our imagination.
—Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
Verb
So, that just keeps them stimulated and keeps their day really interesting.
—Monique John, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The revving of the AI hype cycle into the coming mega-IPOs will likely keep the bullish traders stimulated.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Turn mealtime into braintime with this interactive puzzle toy that keeps dogs engaged, entertained and mentally stimulated.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Economic development will be stimulated by large infrastructure investments, but energy and other resources will be strained.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
When people spend long periods in activities that require very little mental effort, those pathways may not be stimulated in the same way.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
The induced impact of our cast and crew spending along with the workers along the supply chain in turn stimulated even more economic growth.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
The discovery of rich copper deposits at Burra in 1845 induced a remarkable mining boom and stimulated rapid expansion.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Olson eventually found a substance that did not seem to be hallucinogenic but potently stimulated growth in the cortical neurons of rodents.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulated
Adjective
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Eating oatmeal daily is a simple, affordable way to support your overall health and feel more energized.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
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This is the second of two columns focused on Hi-Mount School, a kindergarten through eighth grade Milwaukee Public School that was one of the most energized schools in MPS in the 1990s, but is now a school with low enrollment and low levels of academic success.—
Alan J. Borsuk,
jsonline.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Overview The emergence of teleSUR has aroused significant interest due to its uniqueness of being the first regional television channel purely financed by more than three Latin American states.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Bell is a revelation as the nebbish, envious and conflictedly aroused Niall — a desperate man hiding from others and himself.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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If these quasi-mythical creatures provoked unease, at least among outsiders, their cheese did the opposite.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Trump’s unprecedented decision to attend an NBA Finals game provoked turmoil for the team and their fans.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Soaring energy prices and power shortages in Africa, triggered by the Iran war, is leading to public calls for nuclear cooperation and re-invigorated interest in long-term nuclear energy plans, which are underway in more than 20 of the 54 African countries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The old pals get the jump on the hitmen, and an invigorated Lee later volunteers to help the General in his feud with local liquor magnate Jeremiah Dunmire (Robert Patrick).—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Nov. 2025
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Clark’s passion for coffee was stirred far from Los Gatos.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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The flames were visible to anyone driving or walking down Columbus Drive, and the sight in the public park stirred emotions and shocked many.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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Although the concept encouraged spaces that felt open, airy, and perfectly curated, in practice, the trend was anything but practical.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Tanking involves floating downriver in a livestock tank made of plastic or galvanized metal.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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She is best known for Silent Spring (1962), a book that documented the harms of pesticide use and galvanized generations of environmental activists around the world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Though only half the length of their 2025 breakthrough debut, the New York quartet’s second album is dense with ideas and enlivened by purpose.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
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Pete Crow-Armstrong then enlivened the dugout in the ninth with a nifty headfirst slide and swim move to avoid the tag as the Pirates played the infield in.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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