1
as in to thrill
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
for some reason the first snowfall of the season never fails to excite us
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2
as in to provoke
to rouse to strong feeling or action
televised pictures of the victims of the famine that would excite any viewer to pity
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Recent Examples of excite
Webb ‘excited’ for Kings newcomers Before the game, Kings draft picks Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud threw out simultaneous first pitches.
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Sean Campbell
july 5, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2025
The mobile network carriers were also excited by the Moto X, though at least partly for self-serving reasons, according to Randall, the supply chain guru.
—Verne Kopytoff, Fortune, 5 July 2025
He was particularly excited by the findings on CagA.
—F.d. Flam, Twin Cities, 2 July 2025
Organizers emphasize Bonnaroo's evolving identity and commitment to showcasing diverse artists that excite audiences.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Sean Campbell
july 5, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2025
The mobile network carriers were also excited by the Moto X, though at least partly for self-serving reasons, according to Randall, the supply chain guru.
—Verne Kopytoff, Fortune, 5 July 2025
He was particularly excited by the findings on CagA.
—F.d. Flam, Twin Cities, 2 July 2025
Organizers emphasize Bonnaroo's evolving identity and commitment to showcasing diverse artists that excite audiences.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excite
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Before scooting away from our Zoom to prepare for her performance on Wednesday, Scherzinger takes a moment to offer a fond salute to Lloyd and the cast of Evita that’s just officially opened at the London Palladium to mostly, but not all, thrilling raves at the London Palladium.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
4 July 2025
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Attendees can expect a set list that weaves together her acclaimed earlier hits with thrilling new material.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Run adversarial simulations, employ red teams, and commission third-party evaluations that deliberately try to provoke harmful behaviors.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Don't run away or climb a tree, which may provoke a chase.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
8 July 2025
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On June 18, New York announced a $53 million expansion to its voucher program for electrifying last-mile truck fleets, offering vouchers from $340,000 to $425,000 for each truck, depending on the model.—
Rambo Talabong,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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Uranus enters Gemini today, electrifying communication.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
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If your plants are still fruiting towards the end of the season, cut away any small fruit and lingering flowers to encourage your plant to spend its remaining energy ripening the last few cucumbers on the vine.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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South Bend offers a good example of how to encourage developers to address these needs, Ibrahim said.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Jackson had been delighted by the number of young people who had turned out, a perennial goal for august cultural institutions.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
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Thus far, the administration has managed to fend off initial court challenges, maintain arrests at a steady clip, and generate images of a ruthless crackdown in a liberal bastion that delight the president’s supporters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Doing so could stimulate economic growth, and would be warmly welcomed by the White House and investors.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Examples include flashing notifications that make your phone jump and squeak, colorful rewards when others like your posts, and algorithms that push out the most emotional content to stimulate your most base emotions of anger, shame or glee.—
Lisa Schirch,
The Conversation,
7 July 2025
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Set against the backdrop of Costa Rica and inspired by true events, 52nd State follows an IT worker who discovers his job is a front for a criminal operation that scams elderly Americans.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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The name was inspired by the property it’s built on.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Like the rakish characters in La Piscine, those in Last Summer are caught in a folie à plusieurs, where the idyllic, island setting seems to arouse their worst impulses.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Cassie admitted ecstasy made her feel euphoric and aroused, while ketamine would make her dissociative.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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“Excite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excite. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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