as in quickening
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as in stimulating
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
Mr. Clark animates history for his sixth graders by frequently showing up for class dressed like some famous historical figure
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Recent Examples of animating
Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The film is afraid to be ridiculous, when in fact ridiculousness should be the animating spirit of most successful studio horror.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The report painted a vivid picture of an economic doomsday scenario caused by AI, effectively animating investors’ vague, simmering fears.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
For me, that is one of the animating aspects of land.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Silverblatt and Morrison get into the questions animating the masterpiece Beloved.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
The main question animating Tyrangiel’s reporting is whether and how quickly workers ought to expect artificial intelligence to take their jobs.
—The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
As philosopher Hannah Arendt observed, authoritarianism does not require the abolition of institutions, only the erosion of their animating principles.
—Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
That anything-for-a-laugh ethos is not a flaw in his canon but its animating principle.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
The sprawling battle for the Senate is even animating low-key Democrats, like Wisconsin’s Tammy Baldwin, who see this as a critical moment to support candidates who can win general elections in red and purple states.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The film is afraid to be ridiculous, when in fact ridiculousness should be the animating spirit of most successful studio horror.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The report painted a vivid picture of an economic doomsday scenario caused by AI, effectively animating investors’ vague, simmering fears.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
For me, that is one of the animating aspects of land.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Silverblatt and Morrison get into the questions animating the masterpiece Beloved.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
The main question animating Tyrangiel’s reporting is whether and how quickly workers ought to expect artificial intelligence to take their jobs.
—The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
As philosopher Hannah Arendt observed, authoritarianism does not require the abolition of institutions, only the erosion of their animating principles.
—Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
That anything-for-a-laugh ethos is not a flaw in his canon but its animating principle.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for animating
Verb
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The Form Insoles combine mechanical arch support with a neuro-stimulating texture, which is proven to reduce foot fatigue and arch pain by increasing overall foot awareness and foot posture.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The skin care tool is trending for its scalp-stimulating benefits.—
Fiona Ward,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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At tempos both exhilarating and more relaxed, the music was always going somewhere, with purpose and strategy.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Mar. 2026
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This week, the BTS guys make a grand return and reflect on their superstardom, Rvssian recruits WizKid and Rauw Alejandro for an glittering track, and Underscores solidifies her status as one of pop’s most exhilarating producers.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The instinctive Moon squares ambitious Mars, stirring your 5th House of Play and your 2nd House of Cash together.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
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Diamond Crystal or Morton kosher salt, and remaining onions and cook, stirring often, until onions are deep brown and crisp in spots, 13–17 minutes.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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No clear catalyst One reason the surge in oil futures trading is arousing suspicion is that no market-moving announcements were slated for Monday morning, such as government economic releases or speeches from Federal Reserve officials.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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To avoid arousing suspicion, the mission was primarily carried out by ground forces with limited air support from helicopters, Trevilla said.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Cayenne owners will be able to track charging via their My Porsche app and are able to create pre-conditioning settings to meet their individual needs.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Dyson also claims that the Omega nourishing collection delivers up to 94 percent stronger hair, compared to using non-conditioning shampoo on straight hair.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
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That curiosity extends beyond the marketplace and into research institutions such as UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics, where scientists are studying the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelic compounds.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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At Swiss Medica, therapeutic cells are prepared on-site in an internal laboratory that manages the entire process from collection to administration.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Around the eleventh century, in Anglo‑Saxon England, instructions for an elaborate childbearing and mothering ritual were recorded by monks in the Lacnunga, a collection of medical texts and curative prayers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Dunbar provided more than curative medicine.—
Anita Moncrease,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The judge’s order stated that Empower continues to fail to perform satisfactorily despite the quality improvement plans, corrective actions and other remedial measures put in place by the state, and poses imminent danger to the children under its care.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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These are not remedial tracks; they are applied technical curricula that engage students with real tools and real professional standards.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Animating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animating. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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