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stimulate

[stim-yuh-leyt] / ˈstɪm yəˌleɪt /


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The Fed can’t cut rates further to effectively stimulate the economy once they have fallen to that level.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

"I need something to stimulate the mind," the 78-year-old told the BBC.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

When these interventions helped my inflammation but didn’t stimulate much hair growth, I saw three additional dermatologists, desperately seeking a solution for a condition I had poured thousands of dollars into treating.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

"When you stimulate these serotonergic neurons, we can see that it stimulates activity in the auditory region in the brain," Trussell said.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Other brain researchers soon learn to use low-voltage electricity to stimulate specific points on the brain.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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