stimulate
verb
stim·u·late
ˈstim-yə-ˌlāt 
stimulated; stimulating
: to act as a stimulant or stimulus
Examples of stimulate in a Sentence
A raise in employee wages might stimulate production.
The economy was not stimulated by the tax cuts.
a hormone that stimulates the growth of muscle tissue
Their discussion stimulated him to research the subject more.
He was stimulated by their discussion.
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Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
New research from Japan suggests that flavanols — plant compounds found in these foods — may stimulate the brain not by being absorbed into the bloodstream, but by triggering a sensory response tied to their bitter taste.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
As the emotional Moon stimulates expansive Jupiter, we’ll probably be drawn to a variety of possibilities.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Looking for stimulating yet budget-friendly things to do with your family in March?
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stimulate
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“Stimulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stimulate. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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stimulate
verb
stim·u·late
ˈstim-yə-ˌlāt
stimulated; stimulating
Medical Definition
stimulate
transitive verb
stim·u·late
-ˌlāt
stimulated; stimulating
1
: to excite to activity or growth or to greater activity
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