How to Use stimulate in a Sentence

stimulate

verb

• The economy was not stimulated by the tax cuts.
• Their discussion stimulated him to research the subject more.
• A raise in employee wages might stimulate production.
• He was stimulated by their discussion.
• Sound sets off a wave of fluid in the cochlea and stimulates the hair cells to transmit signals to the brain.
  — Gina Kolata, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2024
• For the first half of your cycle (about 12 to 14 days), the hormones stimulate the follicle and egg to grow.
  — Rachel Gurevich, Parents, 25 July 2024
• To [be] able to stimulate the economy is no small feat!
  — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 30 Sep. 2023
• So far, Beijing has turned to rate cuts in a bid to stimulate the economy.
  — Mary Hui, Quartz, 10 July 2023
• From serums to shampoos, there are lots of products out there that promise to stimulate hair growth and keep current locks strong and healthy.
  — Terri Peters, Health, 5 Oct. 2023
• Mars’ alignment with Uranus stimulates a sudden change of heart.
  — USA TODAY, 15 July 2024
• The removal of the mask mandate may help stimulate interest in Hong Kong, along with the ticket giveaway.
  — Kari Lindberg, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2023
• Both stimulate new growth; however, summer is the time for slow growth.
  — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2023
• Plus, the gentle weight of the clay filling helps to stimulate different pressure points.
  — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
• Fine art, cinema, and fashion all stimulate more than one of our senses — sound, vision and, in the case of clothes, touch.
  — Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2024
• Together, the rosemary and mint will infuse the hair and scalp with a deep dose of moisture and hydration that will help stimulate the scalp.
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022
• The sun’s clash with Chiron stimulates crisis of faith.
  — USA TODAY, 12 July 2023
• The device helps stimulate circulation in the scalp and promotes healthy hair growth.
  — Jasmine Hyman, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2023
• Sensory nerves stimulate the vagus nerve, which extends from the brainstem through your neck, all the way to your abdomen.
  — Jenny Sweigard, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024
• Many have a comb edge, which can be used to further stimulate the skin as well as the scalp, which also promotes relaxation and hair growth.
  — Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024
• Kiselev says they can be stimulated to move up and down along the skyrmion strings without any loss of energy at all.
  — IEEE Spectrum, 23 Dec. 2023
• Order a glass of something sparkling (the bubbles should help stimulate your taste buds) and top it up with some zesty orange juice – the acidity of the juice will help with the flavor.
  — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2023
• Humphrey tried the setup for himself, seeing the phosphenes when the current stimulated his retina.
  — Nick Romeo, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2023
• While sales of the game have been steady, there’s no word yet on whether its release has stimulated hardware sales for Nintendo.
  — Chris Morris, Fortune, 17 May 2023
• The goat’s rue is thought to stimulate the production of mammary tissue.
  — Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 15 May 2024
• Heat helps stimulate blood flow and relax tired muscles.
  — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 25 Jan. 2023
• Some, like the bridge pose, are stretch moves that stimulate your abdominal organs.
  — Min-Ja Lee, Health, 3 July 2023
• Many brands that sell these products swear by the vitamins’ ability to stimulate hair growth and make hair shinier, stronger and thicker.
  — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
• These scents seem to have stimulated their brains and their measures of verbal memory seem to have increased and changes were even seen on an MRI scan.
  — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2023
• Synthetic progesterones, called progestins, are well known to stimulate appetite and can therefore cause weight gain.
  — Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2024
• Consider dating someone who mentally stimulates you and isn't afraid to touch on deeper or taboo-like subjects.
  — Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2024

Last Updated: 16 Sep 2024