1
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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2
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
Shania Russell, EW.com, 24 Mar. 2025
View gallery - 3 images Not everyone with ADHD responds to stimulants like Ritalin, which increase dopamine levels in the brain.
—New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2025
One big study found that stimulants were more effective than other interventions only for the first 14 months of treatment.
—Adam B. Kushner, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
For example, stimulants (like decongestants and certain cold medications) can increase heart rate and metabolism, leading to a higher calorie burn.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
There are several treatment options, such as medications (stimulants and non-stimulants) and behavior therapy.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 24 Mar. 2025
View gallery - 3 images Not everyone with ADHD responds to stimulants like Ritalin, which increase dopamine levels in the brain.
—New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2025
One big study found that stimulants were more effective than other interventions only for the first 14 months of treatment.
—Adam B. Kushner, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
For example, stimulants (like decongestants and certain cold medications) can increase heart rate and metabolism, leading to a higher calorie burn.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulant
Noun
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Luckily for consumers, Ford has taken a proactive approach to tariffs, offering an incentive for customers before any major price increases hit dealer lots.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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Investors face weak incentives: the existence of other storage solutions and absence of a capacity market have made BESS projects financially unattractive.—
María Mendiluce,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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For instance, Persona creates a different flow for a person trying to verify their age to order alcohol on a food delivery app versus for someone applying for a loan.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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If your approach to building healthy habits includes eschewing alcohol, sparkling teas are among the most attractive options for extending Dry or Damp January to the rest of the year.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Use Treat-Dispensing Chew Toys Durable rubber toys stuffed with food are highly stimulating.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Clinicians report treating families that use melatonin to counteract the stimulating effects of caffeine.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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But car buyers in 2021 were enjoying low interest rates and federal stimulus checks.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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Beijing has ramped up economic support since late September, but measures so far have not cumulated in the large-scale stimulus that many investors have hoped for.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2025
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While Unicorn is becoming a high-end investment platform for some, Marquis, 36, a bartender at the Franklin Tap who lives in Uptown, is using it more like an exotic corner liquor store and has multiple bids in this week’s auction.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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In return, Holden helped Korean American business owners acquire liquor permits in L.A., turning the area into one of the city’s hot spots for nightlife after businesses faltered during an economic slump in the early 1990s.—
Jaimie Ding,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
Noun
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The impetus for his ire had everything to do with Minnesota big man Rudy Gobert, who was being chastised by the fan when Edwards decided to step in and take over the exchange.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Union leaders said the impetus for the strike was a string of 44 labor law violations allegedly committed by the county, including retaliation and contracting out work that’s supposed to be done by union members.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In 1939, the Mint Julep became the official drink of the Kentucky Derby.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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After all, a few hours without a drink isn't too much to ask.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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This is a vibrant and energizing fragrance that is simple in the beginning, then becomes deeper and more invigorating.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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When on offer, the bisque is an invigorating and refreshing version of the classic.—
The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appétit,
21 Oct. 2024
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“Stimulant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulant. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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