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as in incentive
something that arouses action or activity
the relaxed zoning regulations should serve as a stimulant for development in the area
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as in alcohol
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
I always take a bottle of stimulant along on trips, for emergencies like plane crashes or earthquakes
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Recent Examples of stimulant
Jonathan Moens — Bellingcat,
STAT,
18 June 2026
Those medications can include antihistamines, beta-blockers, diuretics, anti-psychotics and stimulants such as ADHD medications or SSRIs.
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Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
The products are derived from a Southeast Asian tree that has stimulant properties at low doses but acts as a depressant at high doses.
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Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Experts say this puts unsuspecting users seeking more common drugs, such as oxycodone, fentanyl, or stimulants like cocaine, at risk of fatal overdoses.
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Jonathan Moens — Bellingcat,
STAT,
18 June 2026
Those medications can include antihistamines, beta-blockers, diuretics, anti-psychotics and stimulants such as ADHD medications or SSRIs.
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Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Adjective
Kratom is a plant that has both opioid-like and stimulant-like properties and can be produced into other forms like powder, capsules and liquids.
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Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
The products are derived from a Southeast Asian tree that has stimulant properties at low doses but acts as a depressant at high doses.
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Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulant
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Nearly a year after the expiration of a $7,500 federal tax incentive for new electric vehicles, California is stepping in to try to motivate buyers to go electric.
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The attack shocked Monaco, a coastal playground for the rich and famous known for its tax-friendly incentives, royal family and Formula 1 Grand Prix.
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Public health data has taught us that alcohol, which can be fine when consumed in moderation, can be harmful to individual and societal health in excessive amounts.
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In fact, the organizers have expressly banned alcohol and drugs from the event – and the attendees wouldn’t have it any other way.
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However, once the moon slips into Aquarius, the atmosphere takes on a more cerebral, independent and mentally stimulating vibe.
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Instead, the stimulating ingredient added to the product is causing the symptoms.
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But if productivity growth is low, then stimulus just turns into inflation—too many dollars chasing too few goods.
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By integrating smart shades into the components of major smart home ecosystems (those supporting Matter, Thread, Zigbee, or Z-Wave specifically), these systems can react to real-time stimuli.
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The film was projected under some Christmas lights, which splayed over the liquor.
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In 2023, the Ukrainian government sanctioned him for allegedly continuing to engage with Russia, paying taxes to Moscow and facilitating business transactions through his liquor business in Crimea, a Ukrainian peninsula which Russia annexed in 2014.
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For example, lavender is said to have a calming effect, while citrus scents will seem more energizing and lively.
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Whether the impetus is to satisfy a desire for seclusion or to achieve the investment benefits that development allows, these three properties, triangulated across the globe, open up new frontiers and ways of living.
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Not much separated these two teams over 90 minutes, with limited attacking impetus and much of the game being played in midfield.
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Sugary drinks, greasy grill residue, dropped crumbs and overflowing trash are all fair game.
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The tiki drinks, delivered both poolside and beachside, were fruity and strong but well balanced.
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“Stimulant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulant. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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