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as in exciting
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
enjoys the good food and stimulating conversation at his best friend's house
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as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
a brisk, stimulating walk on a bright, clear wintry day
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as in provocative
serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction
an article containing a stimulating argument for raising, not lowering, the tax on gasoline
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as in arousing
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 provoking
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 stimulating
Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The combination makes for a home that is at once visually stimulating and exceedingly calm, fostering inspiration as much as relaxation.
—Jennifer Fernandez, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2024
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Did highly intensive resistance training workouts play a role in stimulating the development of the collateral circulation that saved his life?
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
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This can have a stimulating effect on retail sectors, especially as the holiday shopping season approaches.
—Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The combination makes for a home that is at once visually stimulating and exceedingly calm, fostering inspiration as much as relaxation.
—Jennifer Fernandez, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2024
Verb
The brand’s Gua Sha tool allows its products to penetrate the scalp more effectively, while stimulating blood flow for hair growth.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Did highly intensive resistance training workouts play a role in stimulating the development of the collateral circulation that saved his life?
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
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Luke Hales / Getty Images The 2024 baseball season may have just ended, but the most exciting drama in the sport is on deck: free agency.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The most exciting thing to happen in the area on Election Day was arguably a series of public safety power shutoffs by PG&E triggered by red flag fire conditions, which affected polling locations including Los Gatos’s Lakeside Elementary School.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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For Prince William, who has such a great platform, to lend his voice, his resources into creating positive change is such a refreshing, wonderful thing to see.Simon Perry, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lo-Fi Spritz Effortlessly Cool for the Wicked Crowd For a lighter, bittersweet sip, this spritz brings a refreshing twist to any Oz celebration.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the novel, an astrophysicist, as an act of revenge for her father’s murder by Red Guards, chooses to put Earth at risk by sending out a provocative interstellar message to hostile aliens.H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 5 Nov. 2024
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In a provocative display of military prowess, North Korea declared on Friday that its latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test positions the nation at the forefront of global military power.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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The film Untapped is very thought-provoking and brings insightful attention to the future of work.Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
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Presently, the hotel is featuring Life Between Heartbeats, a thought-provoking photography exhibition by contemporary artist Miguel Milló that runs until November 31, 2024.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Kenya has a way of captivating you — the mind-bending landscapes, curious wildlife, and breathtaking sunsets that are best savored in the still of the bush.Venetia Martin, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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The two championship golf courses provide breathtaking scenery and challenging games.Robin Raven, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The ceremony came at a charged moment, coinciding with Columbia University canceling its graduation ceremony (and largely closing off its campus).David Matthews, New York Daily News, 6 May 2024
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Of course, genocide is a charged and redolent term, recalling the systematic precision of the Holocaust and the society-wide butchery of the Rwandan genocide.Kristina Hook, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2022
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What do your most energizing days look like?Tarun Galagali, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The formula dishes out a concentrated dose of skin-forward ingredients like nourishing moringa seed and ginger root and energizing witch hazel, aloe, and electrolytes.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
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Cultivate adaptability by encouraging continuous learning, seeking diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of innovation.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Developers and hotel operators can join hands to set up local farming collectives, thereby encouraging entrepreneurship, enabling employment opportunities and reducing waste generation along the supply chain.Shrikant Dash, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Stimulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulating. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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