galvanize
verb (used with object)
to stimulate by or as if by a galvanic current.
galvanized
Example Sentences
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In all those incidents, bearing witness galvanized the public.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
The Jim Crow Era ushered in a new kind of slavery but eventually galvanized Congress to establish some of its most impactful legislation, in the VRA and the Civil Rights Act.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
"In the winter time, when the weather's bad, that's kind of when we thrive... We're open 365 days a year," said Matuszewski, who described how the World Cup had galvanized interest in soccer.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
The industry’s push for rule changes has been galvanized by recent mega awards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Laurence Hurd, a Church of Christ minister, came to Odessa and galvanized the Southside minority community into demanding a desegregated school system.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
