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stimulate

[stim-yuh-leyt] / ˈstɪm yəˌleɪt /


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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

Following the financial crisis, legislators designed the 2012 Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act to stimulate public markets.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

One ongoing project is examining whether the amino acid can stimulate hair follicle repair and regrowth.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

"There may be some instances where airlines will discount to stimulate some traffic flow… but over time it's inevitable that the high price of oil will be reflected in higher ticket prices."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Seasonal changes of day length, temperature, and rainfall constitute signals that stimulate seeds to germinate, seedlings to grow, and mature plants to develop flowers, seeds, and fruit.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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