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noun

Definition of fillipsnext
plural of fillip
as in swipes
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument gave him a sharp fillip on the noggin with her teakettle

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verb

present tense third-person singular of fillip
as in stimulates
to give life, vigor, or spirit to used a splash of orange-flavored liqueur to fillip the otherwise ordinary cranberry sauce

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  1. stimulates
  2. stirs
  3. punches
  4. pounds
Verb
  • In theory, the policy eases access to funds, stimulates economic activity and boosts demand.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Badia said the city’s contemporary art scene, with its diverse range of galleries and museums, further stimulates creativity and fosters a forward-thinking approach to fashion.
    Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of stimulates
Verb
  • But when a fake meme stirs the pot, the line between humor and harm gets blurry.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Then Fernandez stirs and extends his hand as if in greeting.
    Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of stirs
Noun
  • But that doesn’t mean Lorne Michaels and the cast don’t have a few political punches left to throw.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Dec. 2024
  • But that doesn’t mean Lorne Michaels and the cast don’t have a few political punches left to throw.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of punches
Noun
  • The huge rear wing and a deployable front wing combine with a large under-floor diffuser to create up to 1,320 pounds of downforce when driven in Race mode.
    Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Babies with only one umbilical artery are at risk of being born small, but Naomi, her daughter, weighed over 6 pounds, so she was assumed to be fine.
    Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of pounds
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