How to Use stimulate in a Sentence

stimulate

verb
Definition of stimulatenext
Synonyms for stimulatenext
  • The economy was not stimulated by the tax cuts.
  • Their discussion stimulated him to research the subject more.
  • A raise in employee wages might stimulate production.
  • He was stimulated by their discussion.
  • Sound sets off a wave of fluid in the cochlea and stimulates the hair cells to transmit signals to the brain.
    — Gina Kolata, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2024
  • For the first half of your cycle (about 12 to 14 days), the hormones stimulate the follicle and egg to grow.
    — Rachel Gurevich, Parents, 25 July 2024
  • To [be] able to stimulate the economy is no small feat!
    — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 30 Sep. 2023
  • So far, Beijing has turned to rate cuts in a bid to stimulate the economy.
    — Mary Hui, Quartz, 10 July 2023
  • At the helm is an experienced coach, not there to lecture but to guide and stimulate thoughts.
    — Roberta Matuson, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
  • From serums to shampoos, there are lots of products out there that promise to stimulate hair growth and keep current locks strong and healthy.
    — Terri Peters, Health, 5 Oct. 2023
  • And interleukin-2 helps stimulate the growth and proliferation of T and B cells.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2022
  • Mars’ alignment with Uranus stimulates a sudden change of heart.
    — USA TODAY, 15 July 2024
  • The removal of the mask mandate may help stimulate interest in Hong Kong, along with the ticket giveaway.
    — Kari Lindberg, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Both stimulate new growth; however, summer is the time for slow growth.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2023
  • Plus, the gentle weight of the clay filling helps to stimulate different pressure points.
    — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Fine art, cinema, and fashion all stimulate more than one of our senses — sound, vision and, in the case of clothes, touch.
    — Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2024
  • And found that the reunion with the owner stimulate tear secretion.
    — Karen Hopkin, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2022
  • During the egg retrieval process of IVF, the goal is to stimulate the ovaries to retrieve a significant number of eggs.
    — L'oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2022
  • Together, the rosemary and mint will infuse the hair and scalp with a deep dose of moisture and hydration that will help stimulate the scalp.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022
  • The sun’s clash with Chiron stimulates crisis of faith.
    — USA TODAY, 12 July 2023
  • The device helps stimulate circulation in the scalp and promotes healthy hair growth.
    — Jasmine Hyman, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2023
  • This sale from Southwest may be an effort to help stimulate demand past the summer peak.
    — Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022
  • Catch up fast: In August, investors believed the Fed was going to cut rates a few times to stimulate the economy.
    — Emily Peck, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Allantoin is there to stimulate blood flow around the eye and reduce puffiness.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Sensory nerves stimulate the vagus nerve, which extends from the brainstem through your neck, all the way to your abdomen.
    — Jenny Sweigard, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024
  • The duo created an easy system: a Prewash scalp treatment, which is a paste packed with Ayurvedic herbs, and a handmade jade comb to stimulate the scalp.
    — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 22 Aug. 2022
  • Many have a comb edge, which can be used to further stimulate the skin as well as the scalp, which also promotes relaxation and hair growth.
    — Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Kiselev says they can be stimulated to move up and down along the skyrmion strings without any loss of energy at all.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 23 Dec. 2023
  • This can then boost the power of the immune system and stimulate the release of stem cells and substances called growth factors, which help tissues heal.
    — Adam Popescu, WIRED, 17 Aug. 2022
  • There have been other attempts to restore vision by electrically stimulating the retina.
    — Emily Mullin, WIRED, 25 Oct. 2024

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