as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
Mr. Clark animates history for his sixth graders by frequently showing up for class dressed like some famous historical figure
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as in animated
having much high-spirited energy and movement
an animate dance routine that will really get the blood pumping
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as in breathing
having or showing life
had a dream about a sandwich that becomes animate
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Recent Examples of animate
Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
But actually animating the sitting president with a micropenis?
—Nick Marx, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Lindsey Breitwieser, The Conversation, 1 July 2025
That early and incisive stance on monopoly power foreshadows the themes that animate Market Crafters.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Verb
Some slides are animated, others have text.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
But actually animating the sitting president with a micropenis?
—Nick Marx, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
No matter its age and despite its survival being dependent on machines, just like its mother, the fetus is entirely animate.
—Lindsey Breitwieser, The Conversation, 1 July 2025
That early and incisive stance on monopoly power foreshadows the themes that animate Market Crafters.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animate
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At the same time, playful responsiveness stimulates the vagus nerve, a key part of the parasympathetic nervous system linked to relaxation and safety.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Salmon Salmon is rich in omega-3 and vitamin D, and helps to stimulate collagen production within the skin.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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At the end of the movie, the trio perform the song as themselves — the only non-animated artists featured.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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Those episodes were made with the company's proprietary AI engine, fine-tuned for animated storytelling.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Expect a lively mix of chef demos, book signings, brunch-style tastings, and conversation with some of the region’s most influential women.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The kind of free speech and lively discourse that Kirk espoused involved spreading hateful conspiracy theories and misinformation.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By the time the final model strutted off the runway, the Pier 76 space was alive with cheers and cameras flashing against rows of gleaming cars.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
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But Fredericksburg is just as alive with antique shops, art galleries, and farm-to-table dining.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Most of Earth’s radiation isn’t energetic enough to excite water molecules into a vibrational quantum states.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The vibe is energetic without being overwhelming—a place where groups gather, conversations fill the air, and the meal becomes the centerpiece of the evening.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Some of the most active users of AI are now turning to the bots for things like life advice, therapy, and human intimacy.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Interior islands may exhibit active fire and isolated torching or trees may occur.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Animate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animate. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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