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stimulate

[stim-yuh-leyt] / ˈstɪm yəˌleɪt /


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They provide more than $4 billion in seed funding to commercial startups that provide valuable services to the government and public, stimulate the economy and help maintain the country’s competitive edge.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

She underwent fertility treatment to try to stimulate her ovaries to produce as many eggs as possible.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Starting in 2008, the Fed launched a series of emergency bond-buying programs, first to stabilize markets during the financial crisis, and later to stimulate the economy when cutting short-term rates to near zero wasn’t enough.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

As a menthol analogue, it activates the cooling pathway, which helps stimulate tear production and relieve irritation.

From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026

For a time Lee tried to stimulate Adam to awareness, but Lee was a busy man.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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