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as in thrilling
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
an exciting, come-from-behind victory for the underdogs in the last game of the World Series
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2
as in provocative
serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction
and what exciting news have you for us today?
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1
as in electrifying
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 encouraging
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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an exciting adventure
a fascinating adventure
an intriguing adventure
an enticing adventure
an engrossing adventure
an enthralling adventure
an exciting day
exciting possibilities
electrifying possibilities
intriguing possibilities
enticing possibilities
interesting possibilities
fascinating possibilities
an exciting story
an entertaining story
an engrossing story
an enthralling story
an enticing story
an intriguing story
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Recent Examples of exciting
Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 4 July 2025
The early 1970s was an exciting time for destination development in Kansas City.
—Abbey Briscoe, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2025
The 69-year-old shared his real-time reaction to the exciting news in a clip uploaded to social media.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 3 July 2025
New Version Sells Well On June 13, ABBA re-released its namesake album on exciting formats.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Adjective
Talk to your kid ahead of time Each child's case will likely be different, Mohiuddin said, with some who find holidays exciting and some for whom sensing any kind of change in the air can be stressful.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 4 July 2025
The early 1970s was an exciting time for destination development in Kansas City.
—Abbey Briscoe, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2025
The 69-year-old shared his real-time reaction to the exciting news in a clip uploaded to social media.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 3 July 2025
New Version Sells Well On June 13, ABBA re-released its namesake album on exciting formats.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exciting
Adjective
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The official Black Caesar’s Revenge story synopsis reads: At the heart of this thrilling adventure story is the charismatic Black Caesar, hailing from the Oyo Kingdom (now Nigeria) and gradually bestowed with devastating (and bedeviling) powers from the deities known as Orishas.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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The adventure takes a thrilling turn when Gates steals the Declaration of Independence to protect it from falling into the wrong hands.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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These songs were birthed before social media algorithms shaped the direction of popular music, when singles and their accompanying videos had less winks, less meta commentary, less need to be provocative.—
Clarence A. Haynes
July 3,
Literary Hub,
3 July 2025
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The film is provocative, if gently so, in suggesting to consider how a radical was made, and that mistreatment and bias in the West can be a contributing factor.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The survey also touches on challenges residents face in electrifying their homes by using electric appliances and equipment such as induction cooktops, heat pump water heaters, and heat pump air conditioning and heating systems.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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In 2024, voters passed 46 of 53 ballot measures for funding public transit, providing $25 billion for projects like electrifying bus fleets, expanding service hours, subsidizing fares for low-income riders and other initiatives.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Thursday’s swings also hit the bond market, which had been showing encouraging signals earlier in the day that stress may be easing.—
Time,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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At the time, Meta issued similar guidance, releasing an update that solved the breach and encouraging users to move to the latest version of WhatsApp.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The night wouldn’t be complete without an exhilarating display of fireworks!—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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This could be exhilarating or rather drama-filled, so handle with care.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
29 June 2025
Verb
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This will deepen the divide between the global North and South on issues of race and cultural difference, straining the West’s diplomatic relations with countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America while provoking broader resentment toward Western countries seen as perpetuating racial hierarchies.—
Matias Spektor,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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In 2008, the United States suggested that Georgia and Ukraine might eventually join the alliance but offered no concrete path to membership, thus provoking Russia without effectively deterring it.—
Michael Beckley,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Once consumed, caffeine is quickly absorbed and crosses the blood-brain barrier, which means its stimulating effects can be immediate.1112 7.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
16 June 2025
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Lastly, urban environments are inherently stimulating.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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This provides visibility and recognition for women’s contributions while showcasing their achievements and inspiring others.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Argentine manager is celebrated for creating and inspiring strong groups at Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur.—
Paul Tenorio,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Exciting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/exciting. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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