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Recent Examples of stimulation
The solution, therefore, is to reduce stimulation to allow dopamine levels to recover.
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Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Beyond movement, the system uniquely uses sensory stimulation to reconnect Patterson with his physical self, aiming to restore the sensation of touch in his hands for the first time in 10 years.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
Science has demonstrated that our brains are neuroplastic, and always ready for stimulation.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Giving a lecture in Marburg, Tony awes his students with his studies of the brain waves of babies, noting that the infant mind, when presented with something of interest, can achieve far greater levels of cognitive stimulation than its grownup counterpart—levels akin to those of a psychedelic high.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
The desire for mental stimulation, variety and excitement is undeniable, but beneath all of the coquettish energy, something vulnerable is also starting to unfold.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
For shoppers who want the calming effect of deep pressure stimulation but tend to overheat, these three options are designed to deliver the pressure without the sweat.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
According to some of Bone and Fancourt’s work, hobbies frequently involve novelty, creativity, sensory activation, self-expression, and cognitive stimulation.
—Markham Heid, Time, 7 May 2026
The toys are marketed for stress relief, sensory stimulation and focus across age groups.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Beyond movement, the system uniquely uses sensory stimulation to reconnect Patterson with his physical self, aiming to restore the sensation of touch in his hands for the first time in 10 years.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
Science has demonstrated that our brains are neuroplastic, and always ready for stimulation.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Giving a lecture in Marburg, Tony awes his students with his studies of the brain waves of babies, noting that the infant mind, when presented with something of interest, can achieve far greater levels of cognitive stimulation than its grownup counterpart—levels akin to those of a psychedelic high.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
The desire for mental stimulation, variety and excitement is undeniable, but beneath all of the coquettish energy, something vulnerable is also starting to unfold.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
For shoppers who want the calming effect of deep pressure stimulation but tend to overheat, these three options are designed to deliver the pressure without the sweat.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
According to some of Bone and Fancourt’s work, hobbies frequently involve novelty, creativity, sensory activation, self-expression, and cognitive stimulation.
—Markham Heid, Time, 7 May 2026
The toys are marketed for stress relief, sensory stimulation and focus across age groups.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulation
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Renter Mandy Feng, who prefers to use a pseudonym for fear of being seen criticizing the authorities, said the stimulus the government is offering has failed to offset people’s anxiety over an uncertain economic outlook.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Perhaps sensing this, the league trotted out a series of onstage stimuli between picks.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Noun
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House members who occupy safe seats have fewer incentives to compromise or work across the aisle.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Provincial incentives can be stacked with the federal rebate to a bonus tax credit rate of 45 percent — a significant lever in an era when every greenlight is being scrutinized.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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For this year's campaign, Kemp rebuffed Senate Republican leaders' encouragement to challenge Ossoff and declined to endorse either Collins or Carter.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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There’s so much encouragement, advice, and support happening in every one.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
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Finalists are prohibited from obtaining votes by any fraudulent or inappropriate means, including, without limitation, offering prizes or other inducements to members of the public, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion.—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Framed as a jobs strategy, the 2025 increase from $330 million annually to $750 million, with other inducements, has already seen a vast increase in applications to a program that had been oversubscribed for a year.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The stimulant is then absorbed into the bloodstream.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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And those treated with an acidic stimulant maintained 75 percent of their initial brightness even after a month of use.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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“Stimulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulation. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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