commoving

verb

Definition of commovingnext
present participle of commove
as in exciting

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  1. stimulating
  2. inspiring
  3. intoxicating
Verb
  • In addition, research suggests that stimulating the vagus nerve can decrease intestinal permeability in IBD and other gastrointestinal disorders.
    Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Studies in mice and rats with partial spinal cord injuries showed that stimulating these neurons improved the animals’ ability to walk, paving the way for the current trials in humans.
    Michael Irving, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of stimulating
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  • Its commitment to excellence has earned widespread recognition in the press, enhancing its stellar reputation and inspiring a deep sense of pride among employees.
    Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Coincidentally, one of its most loyal fans, Mathew Meyers, saw the post, inspiring him to make an offer that the Morans later accepted.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspiring
Verb
  • Among Americans who use some intoxicating substance daily, more now use cannabis than alcohol.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The combination of complimentary food and drinks, a festive atmosphere and the rare opportunity to see co-workers in a more relaxed setting can be intoxicating—both literally and figuratively.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of intoxicating
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commoving

communal

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“Commoving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commoving. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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