1
as in aroused
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 provoked
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 stimulated
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The team also hopes to explore whether microscopic scaffolds can guide human cell growth and if the body can be stimulated to complete tissue regeneration once printing begins.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
But dogs still need ways to burn off energy and stay mentally stimulated.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
For example, one study found that breast cancer cell growth was stimulated by low concentrations of genistein and inhibited by higher concentrations.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
Some of the rats even stimulated themselves to death.
—Ulrik Juul Christensen, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In 1927, the superintendent of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden in England found a witch’s broom growth — a kind of growth generally stimulated by a pathogen — growing at the base of a redwood tree.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
In a small 2002 study published in the Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association, researchers found that drinking beer stimulated mosquitoes to land on people more often.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 14 Aug. 2025
The downward angle of the Verge is a great place to start before graduating to a butt plug or prostate massager because the hot spot can be stimulated indirectly through the perineum.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Puzzle and activity feeders mimic natural hunting behavior and keep cats mentally stimulated.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The team also hopes to explore whether microscopic scaffolds can guide human cell growth and if the body can be stimulated to complete tissue regeneration once printing begins.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
But dogs still need ways to burn off energy and stay mentally stimulated.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
For example, one study found that breast cancer cell growth was stimulated by low concentrations of genistein and inhibited by higher concentrations.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
Some of the rats even stimulated themselves to death.
—Ulrik Juul Christensen, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In 1927, the superintendent of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden in England found a witch’s broom growth — a kind of growth generally stimulated by a pathogen — growing at the base of a redwood tree.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
In a small 2002 study published in the Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association, researchers found that drinking beer stimulated mosquitoes to land on people more often.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 14 Aug. 2025
The downward angle of the Verge is a great place to start before graduating to a butt plug or prostate massager because the hot spot can be stimulated indirectly through the perineum.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulated
Verb
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Certainly, they are aroused by the concept of being ruinously in its thrall.—
Daniel Kolitz,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Yet the calmness of these denials aroused American suspicion.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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The operation involved dozens of federal agents and provoked protests from bystanders, the Associated Press reported.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Not retaining his services would have provoked outrage.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Favorability Ratings Reveal Polarized Electorate All three candidates face underwater favorability ratings, though Mamdani’s supporters remain the most energized.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Oatmeal is a hearty breakfast that keeps you full and energized, but loading it with sugar can do more harm than good.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For the next 10 to 48 hours, the paste is gently stirred over very low heat, a step that cooks away any excess bitterness, acidity, and liquid.—
Aleksandra Crapanzano,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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The news has stirred mixed reactions on social media.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Maintaining positive ties with South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung would continue the lattice-like foreign policy encouraged by Washington, one that favors multilateral cooperation among like-minded nations over bilateral dependence.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Electric telegraph lines and railroads encouraged and were encouraged by a new age of imperial expansion, commodity extraction, industrialization, urban growth, global migration, rising population, and scientific development, among other things.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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This year’s edition gathers global heavyweights — Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne, Lav Díaz, Kelly Reichardt, Pietro Marcello, Ildikó Enyedi, Christian Petzold, László Nemes and Gianfranco Rosi — alongside an invigorated generation of Spanish filmmakers.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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Nowhere was this more evident than in the accessories categories, which felt invigorated and ready to capture the imagination of clients globally.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By contrast, Accra, the nation’s capital, with its Parliamentary Building and Black Star Square, is enlivened by streams of mellow banter and commerce.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Though Worthy’s spirit enlivened the group — he could be seen dancing and sharing team handshakes with other wideouts during practice this week — the Chiefs also welcomed receiver Rashee Rice back into their meeting rooms.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Below, shop pieces inspired by Napier’s seasonal recommendations from Amazon, Wayfair, Walmart, and more.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The color palette was inspired by the season’s depth, per the brand’s description, gravitating toward designs and silhouettes that merged modernity and timelessness.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Stimulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulated. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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