stimulated 1 of 2

adjective

as in energized

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stimulated

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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
But that may not be enough to make stimulated hydrogen commercially viable without some additional technology. — IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2026 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
Throughout Milo's healing, Haarburger sought ways to keep him entertained and mentally stimulated. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulated
  1. energized
  2. aroused
  3. provoked
  4. invigorated
  5. stirred
  6. encouraged
  7. galvanized
  8. enlivened
Adjective
  • About 37,000 customers across the Truckee and North Lake Tahoe region were without power Saturday night after transmission lines were de-energized due to the Hawk Fire in Nevada.
    — Brandon Downs, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • And a younger world-view, energized and actively looking for solutions, certainly feels like ingenuity.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 21 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 comment at a rally last Sunday titillated, provoked and enraged different audiences simultaneously, all but guaranteeing saturation news coverage and even more attention.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The incidents had provoked international scrutiny of the country’s assault on Gaza.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 19 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
  • An ongoing police investigation in Philadelphia's Olney section has stirred rumors and concerns of a potential serial killer, but some key information is missing before that claim can be correct.
    — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The debate has stirred deep divisions among the public over whether she should be held criminally responsible for the January 2023 killings.
    — Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of stirred
Verb
  • When government applies the rules consistently, businesses have the confidence to invest, innovation is encouraged, public institutions earn greater trust and the public benefits.
    — Robin Rossenfeld, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Anyone with information on the collision is encouraged to contact Officer Giovanni Zaino of the Middletown Police Patrol Division at 860-638-4000, ext 6323.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of encouraged
Adjective
  • Property owners who replaced their private-side lead and galvanized service lines out-of-pocket prior to the start of the village’s program may now be eligible for a $750 cash rebate or $1,250 credit on their utility bill.
    — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The exterior is reinforced with galvanized steel and fitted with an interior fiberglass liner that is watertight and built to withstand harsh weather conditions, ensuring the pool is ready to enjoy for years to come.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of galvanized
Verb
  • Neighborhood Roppongi has long been a haven for expats, and the creation of Roppongi Hills two decades ago has further enlivened the area with luxury boutiques, apartments, restaurants and a compelling holiday illumination.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Hayes’ 3-pointer from the midcourt logo to end the first quarter keyed the Valkyries’ 24-9 second-quarter surge and enlivened a Golden State group that had started the game sluggishly.
    — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of enlivened

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“Stimulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulated. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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