stimulate

Example Sentences

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These hurt demand and, eventually, stimulate investment in new supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 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

"It seemed as if the 'biscuit' neuron was learning to stimulate the 'Bigger?' neuron," says Mormann.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

“When did you last see your mother?” she asked to stimulate a conversation.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter