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to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
theatergoers were galvanized by the actor's powerhouse performance as Hamlet
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Recent Examples of galvanized
Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Made with durable acacia wood and held together with galvanized steel hardware, the Sand and Stable Jacqueline daybed is ideal for patio spaces that require versatility.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
That landslide victory was galvanized by deadly street protests in the fall led by a Gen Z determined to purge a political old guard perceived as venal and out of touch.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Nasturtium grow in a galvanized water trough on Jonathon's patio.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Made with durable acacia wood and held together with galvanized steel hardware, the Sand and Stable Jacqueline daybed is ideal for patio spaces that require versatility.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
That fight ratcheted up in December when the Kansas City Chiefs announced their plans to move to Kansas, a decision that galvanized local and state leaders around keeping the Royals.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
That landslide victory was galvanized by deadly street protests in the fall led by a Gen Z determined to purge a political old guard perceived as venal and out of touch.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanized
Adjective
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Indeed, Coachella’s other two headliners, Bad Bunny and Blackpink, put on elaborate main-stage spectacles over the weekend that by most accounts left fans feeling both stimulated and satisfied.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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When your capillaries expand, the surrounding nerves become stimulated and send messages to the brain, which reads the sensation as itching.—
Fara Rosenzweig,
Outside,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But Rams coach Sean McVay did not seem thrilled with the selection of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Like Lomu, Jacas was thrilled to receive a call from the Patriots.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Reducing the amount of energy spent on digestion may also help explain why fasting can make some people feel more energized.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Key Takeaways Dietitians recommend prioritizing protein and fiber at breakfast to stay full and energized.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2026
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Daughter Nancy Haver said her mom graduated from high school in 1936 and her family’s farmhouse was electrified in 1938.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The man who once electrified golf fans around the world is picking up the pieces from yet another mess he’s made.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Then, on Friday and Saturday, DeCosta would methodically attempt to upgrade his roster at numerous positions — with much of that energy geared toward enhancing star quarterback Lamar Jackson’s reality — a prospect that excited him as the three-day marathon approached.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Seth Kohlstaedt, who will live just a few minutes’ walk from the new stadium site, said he was excited by the initial word that the stadium would be in the Washington Square Park area and said the idea of revitalizing Crown Center was appealing.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Soaring energy prices and power shortages in Africa, triggered by the Iran war, is leading to public calls for nuclear cooperation and re-invigorated interest in long-term nuclear energy plans, which are underway in more than 20 of the 54 African countries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The old pals get the jump on the hitmen, and an invigorated Lee later volunteers to help the General in his feud with local liquor magnate Jeremiah Dunmire (Robert Patrick).—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Nov. 2025
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What a shame if our children’s children could not be inspired by the wonders of the night sky.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The killings inspired community concerns about security at the multistory complex in the Brownsville neighborhood, including what some said was a need for more security cameras.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The irony was painful in that, seemingly overnight, the very things that most enlivened and sustained me—reading, watching movies, seeing friends, making love, sitting quietly by myself—were crowded out by a child whose needs absorbed nearly all of my energy and time.—
Daniel Smith,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2026
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