as in to stimulate
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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as in animated
having much high-spirited energy and movement
an animate dance routine that will really get the blood pumping
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as in breathing
having or showing life
had a dream about a sandwich that becomes animate
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Recent Examples of animate
Vahe Gregorian
july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
America's promise remains unfinished, and truth and repair are a robust recipe for stimulating forward momentum that affirms the ideals animating the Declaration of Independence.
—Tim Ryan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
The New Yorker, New Yorker, 14 May 2025
But other works touch on issues that animate Polish conservatives, including the legacies of Communism and the Holocaust.
—Alex Marshall, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
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Verb
What’s really lost is the living, breathing splendor that animates the story to the public and helps tether the present generation of fans and players to a past that must be memorialized lest this pivotal part of history be suppressed.
—Vahe Gregorian
july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
America's promise remains unfinished, and truth and repair are a robust recipe for stimulating forward momentum that affirms the ideals animating the Declaration of Independence.
—Tim Ryan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Adjective
Throughout the book, land and water are animate, so rivers speak and murmur and remember and address the reader.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 14 May 2025
But other works touch on issues that animate Polish conservatives, including the legacies of Communism and the Holocaust.
—Alex Marshall, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animate
Verb
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The bill follows advocacy efforts by TKO, the parent company of UFC and WWE, to stimulate interest in Congress for creating more and better professional opportunities for boxers in the U.S.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 July 2025
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But policymakers have so far avoided the mass cash handouts that the U.S. and Hong Kong gave residents to stimulate spending after the pandemic.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Netflix’s deal with Ubisoft got underway in 2020 and includes multiple Assassin’s Creed projects, including animated and anime series inspired by the games.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
17 July 2025
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The two animated companions are available to anyone, including Grok users without a paid subscription, but users must opt in through the app’s settings to get access.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Now officially open, the interactive restaurant invites guests to craft their own culinary creations in a lively, open-kitchen setting with stunning bay views that include Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge as the backdrop.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Visitors are always welcome to join the event for a lively meeting filled with camaraderie, inspiring guest speakers, and a delicious lunch.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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At least 20 of the remaining 50 hostages in captivity in Gaza are believed to be still alive.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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Fifty remain, but fewer than half are thought to be alive.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Together, the data reveals different layers of the galaxy's structure and energetic processes, highlighted by bright gold light in the image.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
24 July 2025
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The image of a tiny hamster running endlessly on a spinning wheel has become an iconic part of owning these small, energetic animals.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Tony Finau is tied with Xander Schauffele for the longest active streak of Tour Championship appearances with eight straight East Lake appearances.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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How to check the air quality in Wisconsin The DNR has interactive air quality maps, which show the AQI and any active alerts or advisories by county.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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“Animate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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