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
In 2015, scientists came up with a new method of overcoming hair loss using the body’s immune system to stimulate the stem cells in skin.
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025
In an attempt to stimulate consumption, China last year announced plans to allocate 300 billion yuan ($41.5 billion) in ultra-long special government bonds to bolster its trade-in and equipment upgrade policy.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
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Your eye creams should help stimulate collagen production and give the undereye a moisture boost.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
Economic Stimulus: While a portion of the funds would likely be saved or used to reduce debt, a significant share would be spent on goods and services, stimulating economic activity.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025
In an attempt to stimulate consumption, China last year announced plans to allocate 300 billion yuan ($41.5 billion) in ultra-long special government bonds to bolster its trade-in and equipment upgrade policy.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
Notable Features: Refills available; gluten-free and cruelty-free Which ingredients to look for in the best eye wrinkle cream
Your eye creams should help stimulate collagen production and give the undereye a moisture boost.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
Economic Stimulus: While a portion of the funds would likely be saved or used to reduce debt, a significant share would be spent on goods and services, stimulating economic activity.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 20 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
Verb
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Bring vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and mustard seeds to a boil in a small saucepan over high, stirring often.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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Drown them with an ample amount of water and stir to confirm that everything is cold to the touch.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 2025
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Nope, although Google does encourage all users to switch from passwords and traditional 2FA to the use of passkeys, of course.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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But the internet encourages the transformation of antipathy into creative fodder, and enables its dissemination.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2025
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You’re bound to have a better day if you’re refreshed and energized versus tired and groggy.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2025
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There is nothing more energizing than to be able to support his vision and the brand.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Create 5 different ways to end emails that inspire action without being salesy.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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From her childhood sewing machine and early college sketches, to up-close looks at the Malcolm X zoot suits and Turkana-tribe inspired beadwork for Black Panther, the result was a comprehensive, full-circle story.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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 14 Mar. 2025.
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