1
as in to thrill
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
for some reason the first snowfall of the season never fails to excite us
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2
as in to provoke
to rouse to strong feeling or action
televised pictures of the victims of the famine that would excite any viewer to pity
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Recent Examples of excite
In these star-forming regions, young and massive stars excite the gas around them, which then glows with a specific color to reveal the chemical makeup and physical conditions of the gas.
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Adam Leroy, The Conversation, 15 July 2025
Flagg excited the crowd at the 4:30 mark of the first quarter, dunking home his first points.
—Staff, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
Still the project excites me the way those first NYer pieces did.
—John Updike, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
What excites me most is how these trends intersect.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Adam Leroy, The Conversation, 15 July 2025
Flagg excited the crowd at the 4:30 mark of the first quarter, dunking home his first points.
—Staff, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
Still the project excites me the way those first NYer pieces did.
—John Updike, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
What excites me most is how these trends intersect.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excite
Verb
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Paramount Global co-CEO and Showtime/MTV Entertainment president Chris McCarthy was thrilled with the viewership numbers.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Fans will no doubt be thrilled to see the actors share the screen once more — but Turner wants everyone to be prepared for a dynamic that's a tad different.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
17 July 2025
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Under the supervision of experts, Paul provokes sharks to attack him in multiple scenarios.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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While not classified among the FDA's nine major allergens, sulfites can trigger severe reactions in sensitive individuals and may provoke asthma attacks in up to 10 percent of people with asthma.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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In just eight years, Shenzhen became the first city to electrify 100 percent of its public buses—16,359, to be exact, as reported by Bloomberg.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Look, nobody is saying that the second season of Squid Game reached the same levels of electrifying suspense and horror as the first.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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During his latter stint on the council, Spelman called on Austin police to reevaluate how officers spent their time and encouraged the city to consider alternative programs to reduce crime.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Community members are encouraged to see the stadium before the start of the 2025 football season.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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Every year, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale delights shoppers with its unbeatable selection of stylish and well-made apparel, and this year is no exception.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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Haze: Filled with pineapple flavor, this hazy beer delights the senses with vibrant tropical fruit notes from its hop blend and natural pineapple puree.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
18 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
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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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Billy Joel has written some of the biggest hits of his generation, some of which were inspired by his family.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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The Baxter Building The Baxter Building, the Baxter apartment, and Reed’s lab within it are very much inspired by the architecture of Saarinen and Niemeyer.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
26 July 2025
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Rumors of this special berry’s presence on Boysen’s farm, after it had been sold, aroused the curiosity of Walter Knott.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
3 July 2025
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At this moment, your suspicion should be aroused, like hearing three minor keynotes playing in a mystery film.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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“Excite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excite. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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