- 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
While cost-push inflation over the past three years has severely burdened the Japanese public, stimulating demand at this juncture would only accelerate inflation, Noji says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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
Mr. Nielsen is a member of the chamber of commerce, and conversations often include discussion of initiatives and plans for stimulating business in this “unruly” economy, as he calls it.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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