1
as in to arouse
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
research into alternative energy sources has been stimulated by this funding increase
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2
as in to provoke
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 stimulate
The practice can stimulate nerves, increase blood circulation, relieve muscle spasms and release hormones, according to the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society.
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Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
Besides its immediate impact, Roosevelt’s New Deal set the example for future presidents to expand the federal government’s role in stimulating the economy, regulating business, providing services and aiding the jobless.
—Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
The jokey, gleefully profane lyrics are stimulating in the moment but then quickly forgotten, like novelty songs in a clever college cabaret.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
Such a device could perhaps stimulate different parts of the tongue to, say, determine if the brain was processing sensory signals properly.
—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 28 Feb. 2025
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Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
Besides its immediate impact, Roosevelt’s New Deal set the example for future presidents to expand the federal government’s role in stimulating the economy, regulating business, providing services and aiding the jobless.
—Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
The jokey, gleefully profane lyrics are stimulating in the moment but then quickly forgotten, like novelty songs in a clever college cabaret.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
Such a device could perhaps stimulate different parts of the tongue to, say, determine if the brain was processing sensory signals properly.
—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulate
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Defending rights and progress aroused attendees at that January meeting in 2025 as strongly as denouncing forced colonization aroused attendees at the mass meeting 208 years earlier.—
Linn Washington,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2025
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Love Is Blind leaves the answer on a cliffhanger, but internet sleuths have been quick to locate the picture that aroused Taylor’s suspicions in the first place.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
20 Feb. 2025
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Over the past eight years, social media platforms have been skillfully manipulated to provoke anger, rage, fear, and distrust, setting individuals and groups against one another.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Sometimes, that means getting outside of the Court’s comfort zone of an orderly appeals process when individual judges single-handedly provoke a separation-of-powers crisis.—
The Editors,
National Review,
6 Mar. 2025
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The formation of the team has stirred unease among some DOJ officials who worry that Musk's DOGE operatives could move aggressively to slash department personnel and programs, sources told ABC News.—
Will Steakin,
ABC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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From there, fill with ice, and stir until fully chilled for about 15 seconds.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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On the positive side, the increase in applications from students of color and the growing diversity of the applicant pool are encouraging signs of progress toward more significant equity in higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Perhaps more importantly, trade war concerns have had a bigger hold on the market: Stocks have tumbled this week despite encouraging inflation data .—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
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But if Pelle Larsson keeps happening, as the Miami Heat 2025 second-round pick out of Arizona did during Wednesday night’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers with his energizing effort, then rethinking potentially could be in order.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2025
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Soft tones that incorporate hints of energizing colors, like soft yellows or greens, warm corals, or even a bit of sky blue, can promote rest while also subtly enhancing alertness.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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This year, for the first time in 44 years, the designers will also be creating botanical art inspired by architecture.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Employees expect to understand why an assignment is given and inspired to do the right thing, rather than follow instructions blindly.—
Martin Zwilling,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Do aerosol particles actually invigorate storms in general, creating more extensive, violent vertical motion?—
Chris Wright,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
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Go vibrant Bright colors and lively patterns can invigorate even the smallest of balcony spaces.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2025
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Mies’s uncharacteristic use of colored marble was meant to enliven the museum’s steel-and-glass interior.—
Richard Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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The new hall promises to further enliven Grand Avenue as an arts destination.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Dec. 2024
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“Stimulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulate. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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