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
The Keynesian revolution provided still another policy response for governments to consider during periods of economic crisis: spending as fiscal stimulus to create jobs and income.
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Erik Guzik / The Conversation, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
There’s an electric stimulus that basically tricks the egg into thinking it’s been fertilized, but there’s no sperm.
—Camille Bromley, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
In a June Senate hearing, Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) blamed the rising prices on stimulus spending, including climate legislation, per the Georgia Recorder.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
On the bright side, the company’s shares and those of other luxury peers have risen since last week amid a slew of stimulus measures announced in China that could galvanize consumer spending and spark an appetite for luxury goods.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 31 Oct. 2024
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Erik Guzik / The Conversation, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
There’s an electric stimulus that basically tricks the egg into thinking it’s been fertilized, but there’s no sperm.
—Camille Bromley, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
In a June Senate hearing, Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) blamed the rising prices on stimulus spending, including climate legislation, per the Georgia Recorder.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
On the bright side, the company’s shares and those of other luxury peers have risen since last week amid a slew of stimulus measures announced in China that could galvanize consumer spending and spark an appetite for luxury goods.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulus
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Bio Essence plans to increase income through sales force strengthening, sales incentives, and marketing activities, and is exploring additional financing options.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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In many instances, local and state tax incentives are supporting these projects.James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
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Adding impetus to their effort is the fact Israeli military strikes are now hitting UN peacekeeping bases in southern Lebanon, which house European troops.Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
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Although this significant event may come to be in 2022, its founder began her art journey long before its impetus.Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
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Positive characteristics of families and businesses can overlap, such as ongoing communication and encouragement, but a company is a distinct entity.Kate Wieczorek, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Ultimately, with Tepper’s encouragement, the stadium’s concession, merchandise and parking vendors all donated their proceeds as well.Melinda Newman, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
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And the motivations and interests of the countries contributing to Russia’s military capacity vary widely.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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What is the team’s professionalism and motivation like?Nick Bereza, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Stimulus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulus. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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