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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
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and other stimulants before bed.
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Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
10 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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Lower birth rates also mean an aging population with fewer economic stimulants, placing a strain on social benefits like Social Security and Medicare.
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Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and other stimulants before bed.
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Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
10 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.
—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulant
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And given that such systems are physically possible, powerful economic and strategic incentives exist for technologists and entrepreneurs to build them.
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The money is an incentive granted by the city after working more than 20 years to attract a builder with a project appropriate for the property, which was cleared decades earlier for redevelopment.
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Despite the teetotaling decision, stacks of beer, including Michelob Ultra, Kona Big Wave, Bud Light and Budweiser sat behind the register as workers informed attendees that alcohol would be sold beginning Thursday.
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This is essentially the Philippines’ lambanog, tuba distilled, with a high alcohol proof and a bite like rustic sugarcane alcohol.
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Sensory gardens with calming nature sounds, plants kids are welcome to touch and benches are available to help guests reset in a less stimulating environment.
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Morning or daytime sessions support your circadian rhythm because red light is mitochondrially stimulating and late-night use can disrupt sleep.
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China also engineered a massive government stimulus package to stabilize its economy.
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Central banks thought that forward guidance, particularly when interest rates were very low, could provide additional market stimulus.
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The investigation is ongoing, and details where and how the liquor was manufactured have not been released.
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On their way to Foxborough for an opening match against Haiti, Scottish fans reportedly bought up all the beer—including Tennent's Lager, a popular beer in Scotland—at local bars and liquor stores.
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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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The analysts said recent talks between Japan and the Philippines over overlapping claims in their exclusive economic zones east of Taiwan may have been the impetus for the MSA mission east of Tawain.
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The impetus behind launching its agentic commerce platform lies in the changes in how consumers shop.
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Restless children, amped up on sugary drinks and chocolate bars, struggle to sit still in the theater’s red vinyl seats.
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In addition to keeping your drink close and your hands empty during your daily activities, the water bottle holder protects your water bottle from nicks and dings.
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“Stimulant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulant. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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