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adjective

as in energized

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verb

past tense of stimulate
1
as in aroused
to give life, vigor, or spirit to research into alternative energy sources has been stimulated by this funding increase

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2
as in provoked
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 stimulated
Adjective
Do not fertilize plants during periods of extreme heat because the stimulated growth adds more stress to the plant. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 Indeed, Coachella’s other two headliners, Bad Bunny and Blackpink, put on elaborate main-stage spectacles over the weekend that by most accounts left fans feeling both stimulated and satisfied. — Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026 When your capillaries expand, the surrounding nerves become stimulated and send messages to the brain, which reads the sensation as itching. — Fara Rosenzweig, Outside, 24 Jan. 2026 That may present the challenge of not allowing people to imagine the scene for themselves which, in our over stimulated era, might be seen as spoon-feeding our imagination. — Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
Verb
So the majority of product [is] stimulated by patient interaction, and the hero product has to be the Polish. — Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 What might have seemed dull to a thought stimulated by the senses or by intellectual pursuits becomes an opportunity to listen for what Christ is imparting to us – nurturing our progress in understanding the things of Spirit, God. — Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2026 Beijing's pullback of NEV subsidies, which had previously stimulated consumer appetite, has tempered demand for cars in 2026. — Matthew Tan,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 20 July 2026 Playing games can be a fun, easy way to keep your brain stimulated as you age. — Allison Forsyth, Health, 30 June 2026 But women retain responsive desire—which comes from being stimulated, or from stimulating themselves. — Melanie Thernstrom, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 Long-term state investment in infrastructure has stimulated enterprise. — Alois Zwinggi, Time, 24 June 2026 How to handle it By bearing in mind that Gemini is happiest when they’re being stimulated mentally can actually help preempt and address any fussiness. — Maressa Brown, Parents, 18 June 2026 So, that just keeps them stimulated and keeps their day really interesting. — Monique John, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulated
  1. energized
  2. aroused
  3. provoked
  4. invigorated
  5. stirred
  6. encouraged
  7. galvanized
  8. enlivened
Adjective
  • It is created by extremely hot plasma — highly energized, ionized gas — that's trapped and sculpted by the sun's magnetic field.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Peverill Squire, a retired University of Missouri political science professor, said Democrats currently seem more energized heading into the midterms and could be in a position to flip the necessary seats.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of energized
Verb
  • The song was inspired by his boyfriend, who, when aroused, came over his head.
    — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026
  • As virality goes, this is not a big number, but the passion that the account has aroused dwarfs its reach.
    — David Kamp, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of aroused
Verb
  • The loss of virtual companions has provoked a flood of complaints, according to posts and screenshots shown on social media.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The ensuing conflict provoked one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of provoked
Adjective
  • Maxo sounds invigorated, finding the middle ground between Personification’s slack delivery and the tonal pliability that made Brandon Banks and Weight of the World so immediate.
    — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026
  • Antonelli versus Russell in Canada came close, but this season would feel invigorated by a bit of proper beef.
    — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Definition of invigorated
Verb
  • Over on Reddit and other online forums, Pitt’s return to drinking has stirred controversy, especially from people who are in recovery themselves or who grew up with loved ones who abused alcohol.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Yet Germany’s military buildup has stirred anxiety in France, while industrial rivalries have repeatedly frustrated joint projects.
    — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of stirred
Verb
  • Students avoided asking questions that could be considered controversial, and teachers no longer encouraged open discussion.
    — Fatima Faizi, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Patients should be encouraged to ask who manufactured the product, why it is being recommended, whether FDA has evaluated it and how to report an adverse reaction.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of encouraged
Adjective
  • Together, our extraordinary cast and creative team of 1972 recreated a world that feels remarkably familiar today—a time of political division, war, galvanized youth, and people searching for a different future.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In some cases, aging galvanized pipes or corroding plumbing fixtures can introduce additional iron into your water.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Definition of galvanized
Verb
  • The play’s romantic and military adventures are enlivened by the two squabbling supporting character, Beatrice and Benedick.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • This retreat on Wisconsin‘s Oconomowoc Lake embraces those familiar cues but reimagines them on a much grander scale, pairing traditional lake-house materials with thoughtfully layered interiors enlivened by vibrant color and bold pattern.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
Definition of enlivened

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