slush funds

noun

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plural of slush fund
as in stimuli

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  1. stimuli
  2. incentives
  3. motivations
Noun
  • These stimuli triggered the brain to activate the motor neurons that in a real fly would move its proboscis, the insect equivalent of a tongue.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The researchers measured the cats’ stress and pain levels using stimuli delivered through the electrodes.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of stimuli
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  • Financial incentives will do that.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Bio Essence plans to increase income through sales force strengthening, sales incentives, and marketing activities, and is exploring additional financing options.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of incentives
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  • That being said, data shows that research is one of the luxury skincare’s consumer’s top motivations when purchasing.
    Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In turn, Flash boils down his inventions to their motivations.
    Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of motivations
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