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Recent Examples of stimulation
Together, Venus and Pluto create a blend of seductive charm, substance and intellectual stimulation.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Wiseman hypothesized that stronger magnetic fields may affect the brain, similar to how electrical stimulation of the angular gyrus can make one feel as if there is another person standing behind, mimicking one’s movements.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Director Gay has sculpted a staging that is faithful to a more leisurely 19th-century storytelling style, yet satisfies modern audiences’ constant craving for stimulation.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Alternatively, Finolhu resort offers more stimulation and venues for the kids to mingle with, such as the Teens Hut and the Oceaneers Club (for ages 4 through 12).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Some rigidity remains, and when the stimulation is turned off, the tremor returns within seconds.
—Ted Scouten, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
That said, occasional gentle stimulation—like a scalp massage—is generally harmless, according to Bauman.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026
But sonogenetics offers the possibility of noninvasive stimulation.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Your phone isn’t the enemy — but its proximity to your pillow creates a stimulation loop your brain didn’t sign up for.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Wiseman hypothesized that stronger magnetic fields may affect the brain, similar to how electrical stimulation of the angular gyrus can make one feel as if there is another person standing behind, mimicking one’s movements.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Director Gay has sculpted a staging that is faithful to a more leisurely 19th-century storytelling style, yet satisfies modern audiences’ constant craving for stimulation.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Alternatively, Finolhu resort offers more stimulation and venues for the kids to mingle with, such as the Teens Hut and the Oceaneers Club (for ages 4 through 12).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Some rigidity remains, and when the stimulation is turned off, the tremor returns within seconds.
—Ted Scouten, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
That said, occasional gentle stimulation—like a scalp massage—is generally harmless, according to Bauman.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026
But sonogenetics offers the possibility of noninvasive stimulation.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Your phone isn’t the enemy — but its proximity to your pillow creates a stimulation loop your brain didn’t sign up for.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulation
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Beginning with the stimulus of a cup or two of strong coffee, fifteen-year-old Columbia College sophomore George Templeton Strong started a diary in 1835.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Apr. 2026
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The project aims to produce materials that change their mechanical properties and shape in response to external light stimuli.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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There are no performance incentive payments or cost-of-living increase for senior leadership in the current fiscal year, according to a budget overview, and no incentive payments for anyone in the coming fiscal year starting July 1.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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In 2022, Massachusetts became the first state in the country to adopt an equity performance incentive, explicitly holding the system accountable for reaching low-income households, renters, and communities of color.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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In the aftermath, Pollard’s inbox filled with criticisms, encouragement and recommendations.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Arizona’s rapid low-density residential development sprawl is driven by its rabid encouragement of ever more population growth.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The uncertainty over how the Supreme Court will rule could be an extra inducement for people suing Bayer to accept the pending deal, which is not dependent on the outcome of the case.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Currently, Baltimore City offers five different incentives to prospective homebuyers, including inducements for first-time homebuyers and residents moving into formerly vacant properties.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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As a result, the rivers and lakes have become a chemical soup of antidepressants, birth control, and stimulants.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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Cathinone is a stimulant that occurs naturally in khat, a plant native to East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, and has a molecular structure nearly identical to that of amphetamine.—
Jonathan Corum,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Stimulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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