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as in arouses
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 provokes
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 stimulates
In theory, the policy eases access to funds, stimulates economic activity and boosts demand.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Badia said the city’s contemporary art scene, with its diverse range of galleries and museums, further stimulates creativity and fosters a forward-thinking approach to fashion.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
The fermentation process in kombucha creates tyramine—a compound that stimulates your nervous system—and trace amounts of caffeine.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Fifth, magnesium stimulates protein synthesis, helping to keep muscle mass intact and strong.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
According to a small study, the acidity of the lemon also stimulates the secretion of gastric juices—a digestive fluid in the stomach that can help break down food.
—Anna Bader, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2024
That's what stimulates collagen to reduce wrinkles and scarring.
—Ashley May, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Researchers have found that applying a 5% minoxidil solution to the nails stimulates blood flow and promotes nail growth.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 18 Oct. 2024
In addition to reducing disease risk, fiber slows digestion and stimulates the release of satiety hormones, like peptide YY (PYY) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1).
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Badia said the city’s contemporary art scene, with its diverse range of galleries and museums, further stimulates creativity and fosters a forward-thinking approach to fashion.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
The fermentation process in kombucha creates tyramine—a compound that stimulates your nervous system—and trace amounts of caffeine.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Fifth, magnesium stimulates protein synthesis, helping to keep muscle mass intact and strong.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
According to a small study, the acidity of the lemon also stimulates the secretion of gastric juices—a digestive fluid in the stomach that can help break down food.
—Anna Bader, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2024
That's what stimulates collagen to reduce wrinkles and scarring.
—Ashley May, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Researchers have found that applying a 5% minoxidil solution to the nails stimulates blood flow and promotes nail growth.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 18 Oct. 2024
In addition to reducing disease risk, fiber slows digestion and stimulates the release of satiety hormones, like peptide YY (PYY) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1).
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulates
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But when a fake meme stirs the pot, the line between humor and harm gets blurry.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Then Fernandez stirs and extends his hand as if in greeting.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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But by leveraging data, landlords and property management teams can better understand how to provide their tenants with office spaces that will be customized to meet their unique methods of working, as well as an onsite experience that encourages them to choose to routinely come into the office.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For those families who consider gift giving a nonnegotiable aspect of the holidays, Ward encourages people to buy something small to avoid confrontations.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, Fox Sports and NBC Sports have highlighted LeBron James as a prime example, noting how his perseverance inspires teammates to rise above challenges and deliver peak performance.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Intentionally Showcasing Teamwork for Young Viewers When thinking on the things that kids and families can benefit from watching this new series, Oxley hopes that the show inspires kids to understand that anyone can be a hero.Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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Elle Fanning is Sylvie Russo, a muse who politically activates Dylan at a key moment; the moniker may be different, but a Suze (Rotolo) by any other name smells just as sweet, and Fanning fleshes out a woman who’s too often been relegated to a footnote in Bob’s saga.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is getting a big offensive boost as the team activates star wide receiver Allen Lazard ahead of Week 14's faceoff against the Miami Dolphis, NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Poppy seeds gently slough off dry, dead skin, while peppermint essential oil energizes the senses.Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
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Contesting every race holds MAGA extremism accountable, energizes local Democratic organizing, boosts turnout to help statewide and national wins, and ensures voters always have a choice in our democracy.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Tuck deftly animates Czesława and her family, situating their lives within the larger context of Hitler’s effort to eradicate Poland and its culture.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Microsoft This Xbox chatbot will appear as an AI character that animates when responding, or as a colorful Xbox orb.Tom Warren, The Verge, 4 Nov. 2024
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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
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People want work that excites them, that pulls them forward, not just another task list.Ryan Farsai, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Audiences first saw the chaos in 2002's 28 Days Later, which starred Murphy as a bicycle courier who awakens from a coma amid the outbreak.Dave Quinn, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Her presence awakens the insecurities of Ben’s veterinarian mother.Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Stimulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulates. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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