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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
However, the treatment stimulates the production of collagen and the growth of smoother, more even skin.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
This stimulates autophagy and detox enzymes, resulting in a deep cleansing of the cells and tissue.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
The body-mind links work in both directions and a body in motion stimulates the brain to be in motion too.
—Janice Kaplan, TIME, 3 Jan. 2025
Taking your dog for more walks is a great resolution because the outing provides exercise and stimulates the animal's sense of smell.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
The weight naturally stimulates your body’s biochemistry to induce a calming effect.
—Dsw, refinery29.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Just as pruning stimulates new plant growth, releasing what no longer serves us creates space for fresh opportunities.
—Jennifer Kamara, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
In addition to reducing your chance of developing chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer and heart disease, exercise stimulates the immune system.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Retinol, derived from vitamin A, accelerates cell turnover, smooths fine lines, and stimulates collagen and elastin production.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
This stimulates autophagy and detox enzymes, resulting in a deep cleansing of the cells and tissue.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
The body-mind links work in both directions and a body in motion stimulates the brain to be in motion too.
—Janice Kaplan, TIME, 3 Jan. 2025
Taking your dog for more walks is a great resolution because the outing provides exercise and stimulates the animal's sense of smell.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
The weight naturally stimulates your body’s biochemistry to induce a calming effect.
—Dsw, refinery29.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Just as pruning stimulates new plant growth, releasing what no longer serves us creates space for fresh opportunities.
—Jennifer Kamara, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
In addition to reducing your chance of developing chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer and heart disease, exercise stimulates the immune system.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Retinol, derived from vitamin A, accelerates cell turnover, smooths fine lines, and stimulates collagen and elastin production.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulates
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Meanwhile, the lead character has to deal with his parents, sister, a new friend at school and a peculiar older boy who stirs perplexing feelings in him.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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Even an eventual death in the family stirs no major histrionics.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
21 Dec. 2024
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But Chris Hayes of MSNBC encourages you to appreciate idleness.—
Ian Prasad Philbrick,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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By prioritizing active listening, leaders can cultivate a more inclusive work environment that encourages diverse viewpoints and strengthens outcomes.—
Michael Horowitz,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Structure in a way that best inspires, enables and empowers people to leverage their own and others’ capabilities together in support of the strategy.—
George Bradt,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Through their collaboration, Willis and Merida have created a work that not only celebrates Kamala Harris’s achievements but also inspires readers to see themselves in the story of history being made.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
23 Dec. 2024
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The brain’s default mode network (DMN), responsible for creativity and processing complex ideas, activates during moments of rest.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Instead, a change in their finances activates the tax.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Venus in Aquarius energizes your 11th house of friendships and future goals, encouraging you to align with like-minded individuals who inspire and support your growth.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
18 Dec. 2024
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Your celestial ruler, Venus, is transiting Aquarius — your fifth house of romance, self-expression and passion — while Jupiter in Gemini energizes your expansive ninth house of exploration and higher learning.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
18 Dec. 2024
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That aspirational pride animates the Ice Age Trail, end to end.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Outside Online,
24 Dec. 2024
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In an era of identity politics and culture wars, community sponsorship programs seem able to trigger a personal sense of responsibility for caring for others that animates people to override their partisan and social boundaries on an issue that is otherwise defined by them.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
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Back to the present, what excites you most about creating nail art?—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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What excites others is not what excites you.—
George Bradt,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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Tom’s injury awakens something in Sonic; against the recommendation of Knuckles (Idris Elba) Sonic uses the Chaos Emeralds to transcend into his Super State.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Amid trouble, Momo awakens her hidden power and Okarun gains the power of a curse to challenge the paranormal entities!—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Stimulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulates. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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