as in incentive
something that arouses action or activity
seeing a Broadway play for the first time was the stimulus for her career in the theater
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Recent Examples of stimulus
China’s leaders announced an ambitious annual GDP growth target of 5% and new stimulus measures aimed at fending off economic stagnation that is contributing to rising social discontent.
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Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Mar. 2025
During Trump’s first-term trade battles, U.S. business investment weakened late in 2019, convincing the Federal Reserve to cut its benchmark interest rate three times in the second half of the year to provide some offsetting economic stimulus.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
Beijing’s support Pressure has been building on Chinese officials to release more forceful stimulus measures to prop up domestic consumption and the housing sector, while reducing the economy’s reliance on exports and investment.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
The need to make up what is projected to eventually be a $90 million annual deficit comes as federal stimulus money dries up and state funding ends, the director said.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
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Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Mar. 2025
During Trump’s first-term trade battles, U.S. business investment weakened late in 2019, convincing the Federal Reserve to cut its benchmark interest rate three times in the second half of the year to provide some offsetting economic stimulus.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
Beijing’s support Pressure has been building on Chinese officials to release more forceful stimulus measures to prop up domestic consumption and the housing sector, while reducing the economy’s reliance on exports and investment.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
The need to make up what is projected to eventually be a $90 million annual deficit comes as federal stimulus money dries up and state funding ends, the director said.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulus
Noun
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New state and federal incentives will pay the bulk of the cost for the upgrade, making this an even more cost-effective choice.—
Ben Roush,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
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Within days of taking office, Trump signed an executive order pausing the disbursement of funds from the Inflation Reduction Act, despite the fact that red states have largely benefited from the legislation’s clean energy incentives.—
Bella Kubach,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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Lagarde, now its executive director, founded the initiative in 2010, but its impetus was New Orleans’ long struggle to rebuild and recover from Hurricane Katrina.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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How that plays out depends on a number of factors, such as where the conflict starts and what the impetus is, which would shape the way all major actors and allies respond to whatever acts as the spark.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Commercial pilot and licensed psychotherapist shares words of encouragement after recent plane crashes Michaela Renee Johnson says fear is a natural response to seeing the recent aviation disasters and shares thoughts on how people can ultimately tackle their fear.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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With his signature goofiness and kindhearted nature, Captain Goof-Beard helps Mickey and his friends on treasure hunts and exciting seafaring quests by providing clues, guidance, and encouragement, all while teaching valuable lessons about teamwork and perseverance.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2025
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Their personal stories also flip their motivations.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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Hinsdale South wrestler Callie Carr had a simple motivation that helped drive her perfect 39-0 record, which was capped off with a state championship.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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