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as in exciting
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
enjoys the good food and stimulating conversation at his best friend's house
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as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
a brisk, stimulating walk on a bright, clear wintry day
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as in provocative
serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction
an article containing a stimulating argument for raising, not lowering, the tax on gasoline
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as in arousing
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 provoking
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 stimulating
Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Your kid may also be interested in something more intellectually stimulating or thought-provoking, such as Areaware Cubebot Micro or a family-friendly card game that can be played on game night.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 27 Nov. 2024
Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
In addition, research suggests that stimulating the vagus nerve can decrease intestinal permeability in IBD and other gastrointestinal disorders.
—Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Serling, the brilliant mind behind The Twilight Zone, left an indelible mark on television and storytelling, proving that the medium could be both profoundly entertaining and intellectually stimulating.
—Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Your kid may also be interested in something more intellectually stimulating or thought-provoking, such as Areaware Cubebot Micro or a family-friendly card game that can be played on game night.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 27 Nov. 2024
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These days, users expect to see visually stimulating content, and shop with their eyes rather than read detailed content.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
In addition, research suggests that stimulating the vagus nerve can decrease intestinal permeability in IBD and other gastrointestinal disorders.
—Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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The transformative potential of this technology is very exciting, offering a viable solution to help address our housing challenges.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Less exciting to me, though, are the directors who appear to be capitalizing on that trend by incorporating music into their films, but seemingly without any understanding of what makes a musical actually good.Fran Tirado, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
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Sparkling water, also called carbonated, fizzy, or bubbly water, is the general term for water infused with carbon dioxide gas, creating refreshing bubbles.Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Drink Simple has a refreshing line of sparkling maple water flavors, such as orange cream, cherry cola and raspberry lemon.Ronny Maye, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Singing over gruff hip-hop beats and ethereal minimalist ballads, the Argentine singer weaves a provocative tale of self-discovery with diaristic lyrics that excavate self-acceptance, intense romance and emotional maturity.Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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While the nomadic clan has picked up and moved at their leisure in the past, this provocative drama unfolds at a time when there’s no running from the future or from one another.Stephen Saito, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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Fang Si-Chi’s First Love Paradise is a slim but thought-provoking text about loneliness, trauma, and how vulnerable members of society can be betrayed by those who were meant to protect them.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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In the chapel is a thought-provoking installation by Spanish artist Carlos Aires that explores the complex relationship between spirituality and war.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Often referred to as the European Hawaii, this stunning destination offers breathtaking landscapes, authentic markets and exquisite wines.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This cheating would have been breathtaking, breathtaking.TIME Staff, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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The ceremony came at a charged moment, coinciding with Columbia University canceling its graduation ceremony (and largely closing off its campus).David Matthews, New York Daily News, 6 May 2024
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Of course, genocide is a charged and redolent term, recalling the systematic precision of the Holocaust and the society-wide butchery of the Rwandan genocide.Kristina Hook, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2022
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Venus in Aquarius is energizing your ninth house of exploration and higher learning, while Jupiter magnifies your charisma and confidence amidst transiting your sign.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Venus in Aquarius is energizing your sixth house of work routines and daily rituals, inspiring you to take a fresh approach to your health habits and work processes.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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That results in Canada trying to cut interest rates to stimulate the economy while America has not needed to, encouraging investment in American bonds.Daniel Markind, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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That same week before Christmas, politically inclined businessman Willie Wilson was at Cook County Jail with a bunch of pastors, encouraging the incarcerated to find a new path, make better choices and never return once they are released.The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Stimulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulating. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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