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animate

[an-uh-meyt, an-uh-mit] / ˈæn əˌmeɪt, ˈæn ə mɪt /




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You are close to its trunk, experiencing its lofty height and its many branches spreading out like gesturing limbs of an animate creature.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

He emerged with twins whose distinct qualities animate an awards-worthy dual performance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Such outcomes would not resolve the broader debates that animate these cases.

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2026

Your avatar buddy is housed in a little jar with an LED projection system to display and animate it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

“I like that one too. But some drawings animate better than others. Let’s try all three and see what happens.”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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