as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the fresh air and sunshine invigorated the children after a long winter indoors
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Recent Examples of invigorate
Career conversations ask for calm leadership as the vibrant Sun embraces clever Mercury in your 10th House of Respect, invigorating you with ambitious potential.
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
The fresh cucumber, juicy citrus slices, and fragrant herbs make a bright, invigorating drink that's extra fun, thanks to a floater of sparkling wine.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
The franchise and the fan base have already been invigorated by the December blockbuster addition of Quinn Hughes.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
Hundreds have signed up for a waiting list to buy condominiums in two San Jose housing towers whose success could help invigorate the city’s downtown.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
The fresh cucumber, juicy citrus slices, and fragrant herbs make a bright, invigorating drink that's extra fun, thanks to a floater of sparkling wine.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
The franchise and the fan base have already been invigorated by the December blockbuster addition of Quinn Hughes.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
Hundreds have signed up for a waiting list to buy condominiums in two San Jose housing towers whose success could help invigorate the city’s downtown.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invigorate
stimulate
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Third, according to Foligain, scientific research has shown that minoxidil can stimulate follicle activity at the cellular level.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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These vibrations resonate within the sinus cavities, stimulating the surrounding tissues and encouraging natural mucus drainage.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Invigorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invigorate. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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