as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the fresh air and sunshine invigorated the children after a long winter indoors
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Recent Examples of invigorate
Indulge in detoxing mud wraps, invigorating hot and cold plunges, Himalayan salt hot stone massages, and an infrared sauna.
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Nina Patel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
With continued use, the lightweight, non-greasy formula helps invigorate roots, improve blood flow, and minimize shedding.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025
Witnessing Hoosiers standing in front of public officials speaking passionately about a topic even as their voice shakes always invigorates my passion for this job.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 25 Aug. 2025
But Thailand’s youth were invigorated and their protests, which were ultimately put down by authorities, ignited a progressive political movement that led to unprecedented electoral gains at the ballot box three years later.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
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Nina Patel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
With continued use, the lightweight, non-greasy formula helps invigorate roots, improve blood flow, and minimize shedding.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025
Witnessing Hoosiers standing in front of public officials speaking passionately about a topic even as their voice shakes always invigorates my passion for this job.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 25 Aug. 2025
But Thailand’s youth were invigorated and their protests, which were ultimately put down by authorities, ignited a progressive political movement that led to unprecedented electoral gains at the ballot box three years later.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invigorate
stimulate
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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
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“Invigorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invigorate. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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