- present participle of stimulate.
stimulating
Example Sentences
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Researchers engineered the compound to activate important signaling pathways in a new way that benefits muscle tissue without excessively stimulating the heart, a challenge that has historically limited the use of β2 agonists.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
With FAPD, the goal of treatment is decreasing the inflammation that causes irreversible scarring and, if possible, stimulating hair growth in follicles that haven’t been completely damaged.
From Slate • May 23, 2026
Not everyone has a job that is purely intellectually stimulating and can be carried into their senior years, but it helps.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
National Wealth Fund Bill - In October 2024, Chancellor Rachel Reeves rebranded the previous government's National Infrastructure Bank as the National Wealth Fund, with the aim of stimulating private sector investment in infrastructure projects.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
He reminisced about the stimulating conversations that took place in rustic pubs over warm beer.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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