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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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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
Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
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
That may present the challenge of not allowing people to imagine the scene for themselves which, in our over stimulated era, might be seen as spoon-feeding our imagination.
—Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
The induced impact of our cast and crew spending along with the workers along the supply chain in turn stimulated even more economic growth.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
The discovery of rich copper deposits at Burra in 1845 induced a remarkable mining boom and stimulated rapid expansion.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Olson eventually found a substance that did not seem to be hallucinogenic but potently stimulated growth in the cortical neurons of rodents.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 13 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
Falling purchases of cars and other durable goods also stimulated worker layoffs.
—Amy Myers Jaffe, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
During this period, if not stimulated by visual input, the brain doesn’t develop face perception capabilities, even if the individual can see later in life.
—Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
Upon entering any art gallery or museum, visitors are consenting to having their imaginations stimulated with new concepts, designs and suggestions.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
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
That may present the challenge of not allowing people to imagine the scene for themselves which, in our over stimulated era, might be seen as spoon-feeding our imagination.
—Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
Verb
When people spend long periods in activities that require very little mental effort, those pathways may not be stimulated in the same way.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
The induced impact of our cast and crew spending along with the workers along the supply chain in turn stimulated even more economic growth.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
The discovery of rich copper deposits at Burra in 1845 induced a remarkable mining boom and stimulated rapid expansion.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Olson eventually found a substance that did not seem to be hallucinogenic but potently stimulated growth in the cortical neurons of rodents.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 13 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
Falling purchases of cars and other durable goods also stimulated worker layoffs.
—Amy Myers Jaffe, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
During this period, if not stimulated by visual input, the brain doesn’t develop face perception capabilities, even if the individual can see later in life.
—Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
Upon entering any art gallery or museum, visitors are consenting to having their imaginations stimulated with new concepts, designs and suggestions.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulated
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
Verb
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Bell is a revelation as the nebbish, envious and conflictedly aroused Niall — a desperate man hiding from others and himself.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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This aroused suspicion and eventually led to searches of Kamnik’s phone, computer, and external hard drive, which revealed a massive trove of illicit material.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2026
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This allegedly provoked a verbal altercation between Patterson and the two customers.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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His capture provoked at least eight highway blockades by criminal groups on the highways surrounding the border city of Reynosa.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 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
Verb
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Data center plans have stirred public controversy due to the massive needs of water and energy to run the them, and nearby residents worry could centers could sap up their own resources and drive up electric bills.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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And yet, here in April, with the run-in upon the club and its biggest knockout match for 30 years coming into view at Wembley, Longstaff stirred those emotions again.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Behavior that had long been tolerated, if not encouraged, would no longer be accepted.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
26 Apr. 2026
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This paper editorialized in support of that petition and encouraged the state’s attorney to voluntarily step aside.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The earthy background palate is enlivened by pops of coral and deep burgundy, the custom furnishings personalized by paintings, sculptures, and gorgeous books.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The room is enlivened by a small green wall section.—
Adam Williams
April 19,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
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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
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“Stimulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulated. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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