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as in arouses
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
research into alternative energy sources has been stimulated by this funding increase
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as in provokes
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 stimulates
Beta-glucan also stimulates the release of GLP-1 from the gut, sending hormonal signals of fullness to the brain.
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
This molecule directly stimulates bone-building cells, helping increase bone density and strength.
—Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Belber said the event traditionally stimulates the local economy, bringing visitors into hotels, bars, restaurants and retail shops, not to mention the prestige of highlighting the city of Albany in a tournament that draws international broadcast viewers.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Because alcohol consumption likewise stimulates the brain’s reward pathways partly through endogenous opioid signaling, naltrexone also reduces the rewarding sensations associated with drinking and can diminish the urge to continue drinking.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Mar. 2026
Cumin stimulates the production of digestive enzymes, which can relieve bloating and diarrhea.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
When open, the nerve cell stimulates other cells.
—Jacob A Tennessen, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Hyaluronic acid locks in moisture, making skin look plumper and smoother, while adenosine (a molecule your body naturally produces) stimulates the production of elastin so the area appears firmer over time.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2026
Pruning also stimulates branching, which encourages more flowers.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
This molecule directly stimulates bone-building cells, helping increase bone density and strength.
—Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Belber said the event traditionally stimulates the local economy, bringing visitors into hotels, bars, restaurants and retail shops, not to mention the prestige of highlighting the city of Albany in a tournament that draws international broadcast viewers.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Because alcohol consumption likewise stimulates the brain’s reward pathways partly through endogenous opioid signaling, naltrexone also reduces the rewarding sensations associated with drinking and can diminish the urge to continue drinking.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Mar. 2026
Cumin stimulates the production of digestive enzymes, which can relieve bloating and diarrhea.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
When open, the nerve cell stimulates other cells.
—Jacob A Tennessen, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Hyaluronic acid locks in moisture, making skin look plumper and smoother, while adenosine (a molecule your body naturally produces) stimulates the production of elastin so the area appears firmer over time.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2026
Pruning also stimulates branching, which encourages more flowers.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulates
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More than three devices is considered a cluster that arouses interest.—
Carolyn Forché,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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That intense scarcity arouses a FOMO among very wealthy car lovers that allows Ferrari to charge prices like $250,000 for one of its entry-level cars, and $3 million for a hypercar like its F80.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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But the question of what is true or not is futile, even if Calle deliberately provokes this curiosity.—
Elisa Wouk Almino
Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The flurry of imagery provokes a surreal sort of whiplash.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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The intuitive Moon stirs your 7th House of Companionship, squaring fortuitous Jupiter in your 4th House of Care, so promises and comfort could pull in opposite directions.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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In a cave that sheltered freedom seekers along the Underground Railroad, their uncle shares a story of a creature that stirs at night.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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His inept Cabinet ignores, and actually encourages, his very weird and embarrassing meandering.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Olim, a general dentist in Katy, Texas, encourages her patients to come in for visits every six months.—
Tribune News Service,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Each escalatory cycle in the Middle East energizes their exposure to and gradual adoption of extremist views.—
Arie Perliger,
The Conversation,
18 Mar. 2026
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But affordability energizes everybody.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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Office storage rarely inspires much emotion, but Audo Copenhagen’s Crescent system gets close.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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Removing visual stimulation activates the parasympathetic nervous system and reduces cortisol.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sensory Reduction and Cortisol Removing visual stimulation activates the parasympathetic nervous system and reduces cortisol.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Lincoln-Way Central coach Matt Small confirmed Vellenga’s high-wire act animates the entire team.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The album thrives on the same balance of adolescent naivete and angst that animates foundational cloud rap releases like Lean’s Unknown Death 2002 and Lil B’s 6 Kiss.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Stimulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulates. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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