GALVANIZATION Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

galvanization

noun

as in stimulation

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subduing

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Recent Examples of galvanization And that's thanks to a rugged construction that starts with a steel-tube chassis welded at Stockman HQ before getting sent out for a hot dunk in the molten galvanization tank. — New Atlas, 17 July 2026

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Noun

As for us, we are engaged in the usual ritual of brewing a cuppa stimulation — our choice today is English breakfast — and foraging for items of interest.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
Rigid neckbands deliver heat, vibration or electrical stimulation through EMS or TENS-style pulses.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of stimulation

Noun

Sharing stories, experiences, and encouragement creates safe spaces for survivors to begin navigating their own lives.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
His work shows how discipline, resilience and encouragement can help young people find their footing.

— The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of encouragement

Noun

The Port Authority of Kansas City approved incentives for the development earlier this year.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
Iowa lawmakers will return to the Statehouse Friday to consider expanding the ceiling on state tax incentives in an effort to secure a $15 billion steel plant project for the state.

— Hannah Fingerhut, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of incentive

Noun

Agreements with Pfizer and Eli Lilly include tariff protections, overseas pricing inducements and broad confidentiality clauses.

— Dan Diamond, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2026
The two clubs and the player’s parents need to sign a declaration that no financial or value-in-kind inducements have been utilised as a part of the move.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of inducement

Noun

Children with preexisting conditions such as high blood pressure are at especially high risk, Hannon said, but even healthy children who get too much of a stimulant can have serious problems.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
As a practicing psychiatrist, Lembke routinely prescribes stimulants for ADHD, opioids for pain and benzodiazepines for insomnia and anxiety.

— James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of stimulant

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