as in incentive
something that arouses action or activity
seeing a Broadway play for the first time was the stimulus for her career in the theater
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Recent Examples of stimulus
Policymakers have announced stimulus measures totaling over $1 trillion to spur growth, though some analysts argue these fall short of what's needed to restore consumer confidence.
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
China’s manufacturing activity expanded for a second straight month, according to a private survey, a further sign of stabilization after Beijing unleashed a stimulus package to shore up the economy.
—Bloomberg, Fortune Asia, 2 Dec. 2024
The White House is pushing to allocate the remaining funds from the $52 billion semiconductor stimulus package with less than two months until President-elect Trump takes office.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
In an era of rising inflation and unprecedented monetary stimulus, Bitcoin evangelists see it as a potential hedge against the devaluation of traditional currencies and bet on its recognition as a store of value worldwide.
—Steven Dudash, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
China’s manufacturing activity expanded for a second straight month, according to a private survey, a further sign of stabilization after Beijing unleashed a stimulus package to shore up the economy.
—Bloomberg, Fortune Asia, 2 Dec. 2024
The White House is pushing to allocate the remaining funds from the $52 billion semiconductor stimulus package with less than two months until President-elect Trump takes office.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
In an era of rising inflation and unprecedented monetary stimulus, Bitcoin evangelists see it as a potential hedge against the devaluation of traditional currencies and bet on its recognition as a store of value worldwide.
—Steven Dudash, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulus
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Unlike rebates and tax credits for electric cars, applicants don’t have to first buy the e-bike to get the incentive.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Moreover, there are some financial incentives to perform well in the Champions League, which Real currently isn’t.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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What was the impetus for the flag on the Stankonia cover?Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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The true impetus for their overhaul, however, was climate-related.Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
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Muir offered the Lang brothers words of encouragement.Eric Noll, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Children may need extra encouragement while playing with other children, or even alone at home.Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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In thriving learning cultures—those rich in motivation, curiosity, and collaboration—AI has the potential to enhance learning.Martin Gutmann, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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In this exclusive trailer drop, Kinzinger can be seen outlining his motivations.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Stimulus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulus. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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