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
Trump has slammed Powell for weeks for not reducing the Fed’s benchmark interest rate as a tool to invigorate the slowing economy by potentially reducing the borrowing costs consumers face for mortgages, cars and credit cards.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
It’s set to invigorate a battle in the more than dozen cases proceeding across the country.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 21 May 2025
Travel back in time to a 16th-century medieval amusement park, Larkspur, filled with scrumptious roast turkey legs, invigorating stage shows, games, kids’ activities, and talented artisans.
—Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
While the last release featured a punchy bright green hue and butter yellow, the newest collection includes a vibrant royal blue and an invigorating magenta tone.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 June 2025
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
It’s set to invigorate a battle in the more than dozen cases proceeding across the country.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 21 May 2025
Travel back in time to a 16th-century medieval amusement park, Larkspur, filled with scrumptious roast turkey legs, invigorating stage shows, games, kids’ activities, and talented artisans.
—Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
While the last release featured a punchy bright green hue and butter yellow, the newest collection includes a vibrant royal blue and an invigorating magenta tone.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invigorate
stimulate
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These drugs stimulate the pancreas to release insulin, which then decreases blood sugar levels.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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During the growing season, the plant is a heavy feeder that needs regular fertilization to stimulate new growth and flowers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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“Invigorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invigorate. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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