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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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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
Like the rest of the world, the reigning champion is excited by Serena’s stunning return to tennis.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
That authenticity across the board, in addition to what the story is amplifying, excites Talwalkar to no end.
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David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
Improvements in the Midway to include the buildup of housing and businesses connected to Allianz Field has Wilson excited about the future.
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Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
The offensive upside Palestra offers, though, should excite Chelsea fans.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
That authenticity across the board, in addition to what the story is amplifying, excites Talwalkar to no end.
—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
Improvements in the Midway to include the buildup of housing and businesses connected to Allianz Field has Wilson excited about the future.
—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
The offensive upside Palestra offers, though, should excite Chelsea fans.
—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excite
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Not every business leader is thrilled about the direction of the AI industry.
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Although Kingda Ka is gone, Six Flags indicated the new attraction is designed to deliver a similarly thrilling experience while introducing several ride elements not currently found elsewhere in North America, according to reports.
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Montgomery’s death provoked an outpouring of heartfelt support.
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What the 1998 demolition unexpectedly uncovered roiled Miami and provoked a worldwide outcry — a mysterious set of 24 holes carved into the limestone bedrock in a perfect circle, 38 feet in diameter.
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This refers to electric vehicles (EVs), heat pumps, and electrifying industry.
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The world will add more than a billion people by mid-century, and as economies grow and electrify, global power demand is on track to roughly double.
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Valentine also testified that the FDA encourages infant formula companies to send in all adverse event reports and that nothing prevented Mead Johnson from doing so.
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Going forward, the city will encourage data center developers to submit an application for a special use district, meaning the site would specifically be used for a data center, nothing else.
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This lighthearted cameo delighted longtime fans and underscored that, while the late-night institution has closed, Colbert himself isn't disappearing from the spotlight anytime soon.
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On the final day of Pride Month, here’s one final bonkers gay story to delight and amaze you.
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Inside, soy proteins repair and strengthen, copper peptides stimulate keratin production–aka the protein that fortifies and minimizes frizz–and pro-B vitamins amplify fullness.
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Deadheading spent blooms will stimulate the plant to produce more flowers.
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Last night’s rude wakeup call inspires you to make some changes today!
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These 15 mountain towns in California offer contemporary amenities amid the beautiful landscapes that inspired one of nature’s most fervent champions.
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In the hour-long special, taped the Skirball in New York City in March, Barone aims to shock, amuse, and arouse.
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Overview The emergence of teleSUR has aroused significant interest due to its uniqueness of being the first regional television channel purely financed by more than three Latin American states.
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“Excite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excite. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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