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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
Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The new study's findings shouldn't undermine clinicians' confidence in the effectiveness of stimulants for ADHD, Kay says.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 27 Dec. 2025
Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
During this period, doctors typically prescribed anti-depressants for her—or accused her of wanting drugs, like the stimulant Adderall.
—Galina Espinoza, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Deaths of elderly Americans attributable to a combination of fentanyl and stimulants increased by 9,000 percent between 2015 and 2023.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The new study's findings shouldn't undermine clinicians' confidence in the effectiveness of stimulants for ADHD, Kay says.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 27 Dec. 2025
Adjective
Caffeine is defined as a stimulant drug.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
During this period, doctors typically prescribed anti-depressants for her—or accused her of wanting drugs, like the stimulant Adderall.
—Galina Espinoza, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulant
Noun
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The official boundaries of the new stadium incentive district have not yet been finalized.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The grocer will also receive a $50,000 retailer incentive bonus.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Investigators believe that alcohol or drugs appear to be a factor in the crash as their investigation continues.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser is free of synthetic dyes, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, and alcohol.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The right shade can make a kitchen feel brighter, cozier, and more stimulating.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
6 Jan. 2026
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Shades of this color are refreshing and stimulating, reminding us of the outdoors.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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If the labor market is improving and the Supreme Court delivers the expected tariff refunds, the Fed would have almost no justification for adding further stimulus to the economy via a new round of cheaper money.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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There’s the stimulus from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the prospect of lower interest rates from a more dovish incoming Federal Reserve chair, and the benefits from artificial intelligence accruing to the real economy — major pillars maintaining a bullish outlook .—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Last year, multiple locations were seized by the Kansas Department of Revenue for thousands of dollars in unpaid sales and liquor taxes.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Aldermen legalized video gambling machines in neighborhood establishments, restructured liquor taxes to bring in more revenue, cleared the way for advertising on downtown bridges and more.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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That means the strong impetus to export that has helped China keep its economic growth on track in the face of US frictions, also belies a deeper dependence on the global economy than Beijing would like.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
15 Jan. 2026
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The project was close to getting off the ground a couple of years ago and now has renewed impetus.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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At the time, Luciana was working as a bartender, and Matt and his film crew came in for a drink.—
Jessica Booth,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Conditions are expected to be excellent for the days before and after peak, so grab a warm drink and a blanket, settle into a chair, and enjoy one of the most dazzling meteor displays of the year.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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With Venus hyping up Mars in your invigorating 10th house, there’s no doubt that eyes are on you.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Jan. 2026
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With surprises aplenty — and a final scene that ranks among Broadway’s most invigorating send-offs of the 21st century — John Proctor is the Villain cast a spell that resonates months after its too-early September 7 closing.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Stimulant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulant. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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