- present participle of stimulate.
stimulating
Example Sentences
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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
Proponents of the bill said it offers consumers a cheaper alternative that would mitigate rising gasoline prices, while stimulating demand for the piles of corn grown by U.S. farmers in recent years.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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
"Our findings suggest that cognitive health in later life is strongly influenced by lifelong exposure to intellectually stimulating environments."
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026
The sword-play, the swift glance, the stimulating smile.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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