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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
Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
The same goes for other cognitively stimulating activities, like playing board games, reading books or newspapers, or learning another language.
—Christina Caron, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Ruth Jessen Hickman, Md, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Clomid, a selective estrogen receptor modulator, and Letrozole, an aromatase inhibitor, both work by signaling FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) in the brain to make more eggs, says Ahmad.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
But at the time, the theory that providing children with stimulating activities would help them more than rote learning and academic drills was revolutionary.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
The same goes for other cognitively stimulating activities, like playing board games, reading books or newspapers, or learning another language.
—Christina Caron, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
These blood tests might include a complete blood count; a metabolic panel; and tests for fasting blood glucose, thyroid stimulating hormone, and vitamin B12 levels.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Md, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Clomid, a selective estrogen receptor modulator, and Letrozole, an aromatase inhibitor, both work by signaling FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) in the brain to make more eggs, says Ahmad.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulating
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Both individuals possess a separate aesthetic and demographic appeal and that is what makes their rise exciting.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
20 Mar. 2025
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Newsletter Style Beauty Entertainment Shopping Wellness Culture Gifts Video Women of the Year Glamour Gift Shop Presents as exciting as their future.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2025
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Besides, an afternoon downpour can actually be quite refreshing when the temperatures are high, and offer a break from the humidity.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The nostalgic touch was refreshing for Anitta, who has previously been the subject of docuseries.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Deliberately provocative, the film stars Michael Gambon and Helen Mirren as the thief and the wife of the title.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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Ankara imposed a four-day ban on gatherings and restricted access to some social media to restrict communications, with dozens of people detained over what authorities called provocative posts.—
CNN,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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This will deepen the divide between the global North and South on issues of race and cultural difference, straining the West’s diplomatic relations with countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America while provoking broader resentment toward Western countries seen as perpetuating racial hierarchies.—
Matias Spektor,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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In 2008, the United States suggested that Georgia and Ukraine might eventually join the alliance but offered no concrete path to membership, thus provoking Russia without effectively deterring it.—
Michael Beckley,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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The chef’s kitchen is just as impressive, decked out with a stone pizza oven, high-end appliances, and dramatic picture windows that showcase the breathtaking city-to-ocean views.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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Beneath the breathtaking view of the Camelback and Mummy Mountains, Taylor and Hooker exchanged both handwritten and traditional vows.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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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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Labels now often feature information on whether a strain is designed to be energizing, calming, or helpful for sleep.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
18 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, current leadership isn’t fostering a new narrative or encouraging positive change.—
Jennifer Guzman,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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While not every decision will yield perfect results, encouraging your employees to be data-conscious and skilled at forecasting will lower your risk and position you to make impactful decisions before the full effects of economic shifts are felt.—
Steve Swinney,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Stimulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulating. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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