1
as in to arouse
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
research into alternative energy sources has been stimulated by this funding increase
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2
as in to provoke
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the government crackdown has only stimulated the citizenry to more acts of violence
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Recent Examples of stimulate
Under normal circumstances, that kind of slow or even negative growth might prompt the Fed to cut rates to stimulate demand.
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Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
This stimulates roots to grow before the stems are cut and divided.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
But most of the jobs grew out of the broader ecosystem stimulated by the presence of renewables, the mayor said.
—Meera Subramanian, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
Many people rely on their morning coffee to stimulate a bowel movement.
—Michele Ross, SELF, 9 Mar. 2026
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Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
This stimulates roots to grow before the stems are cut and divided.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
But most of the jobs grew out of the broader ecosystem stimulated by the presence of renewables, the mayor said.
—Meera Subramanian, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
Many people rely on their morning coffee to stimulate a bowel movement.
—Michele Ross, SELF, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulate
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Yes, this position may arouse some ire.—
David Wolpe,
The Atlantic,
9 Mar. 2026
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Thousands of digital leaders from around the world are here, displaying the latest in robotics, quantum computing, and IQ AI, which is grappling with the relationship between us—humans—and the multitude of AI agents that proffer help and arouse suspicion.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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The ur-mutiny, encompassing some of these, provoking and provoked by others, is MAGA.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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ByteDance’s legal team will now work on resolving and identifying legal issues surrounding the launch, while its engineering team will reportedly work on adding safeguards to stop the model from generating content that could provoke copyright disputes.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
15 Mar. 2026
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For cake, in a medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, and salt.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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Drown them with an ample amount of water and stir to confirm that everything is cold to the touch.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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Your 5th House of Frivolity welcomes Luna’s presence, encouraging expressive risks that feel joyful in the moment and help your confidence grow over time.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Slusser also alleged Kress encouraged her to move into the apartment with Fleming, when there was another group of teammates looking for a tenant as well.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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But in the enhanced powerline safety setting, the devices will not attempt to re-energize the lines.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Pops of bold color help energize a space more than neutrals.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2026
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After their arrests, the men said they were inspired by the Islamic State group, according to law enforcement officials and a criminal complaint charging them with providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization and using a weapon of mass destruction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Your efforts might even inspire further collaborations!—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2026
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Browne told the Sun Sentinel that Reynolds invited him to return to try to invigorate the union, which had suffered membership declines over the years.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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What ensued was one of the more unlikely and invigorating deals to have been triggered in Park City in recent years.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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That means choosing the right performers for the right parts, searching for the kind of chemistry that will enliven a film while sifting through scores of fresh, unheralded talent.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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Up top, the actress wore a crisp white button-up enlivened with a long cream fringe scarf.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Stimulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulate. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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