stimulus
Example Sentences
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This idea of hedonic adaptation — how humans so quickly adapt to this new comfort, this new stimulus — it felt like an interesting thing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
This substantial amount of fiscal stimulus has the potential to positively impact the broader European economy.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
CEO Jamie Dimon said the results were fueled by continued economic growth and consumer spending, with increased government stimulus and deregulation, along with capital investments in artificial intelligence, providing the tailwind.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
If growth falls short, investors may expect more stimulus, they note.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
He flinches and grunts in reaction to some unseen stimulus.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
Vocabulary lists containing stimulus
The Alchemist
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"The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
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