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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
Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
There’s some suggestion that the drugs might work for stimulant use disorders as well, and Robertson’s eyes lit up with the promise all of that suggests.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 19 Aug. 2025
Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
That has raised concerns for the producers of recreational stimulants like alcohol and tobacco.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Kratom has both stimulant and sedative effects, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
There’s some suggestion that the drugs might work for stimulant use disorders as well, and Robertson’s eyes lit up with the promise all of that suggests.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Kratom has been used in low doses as a stimulant or brewed into tea.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
That has raised concerns for the producers of recreational stimulants like alcohol and tobacco.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulant
Noun
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The projects received millions in state and local tax incentives after promising to create thousands of new jobs.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Both the Kansas and Missouri legislatures have extended the team’s incentive package deadlines to give them more time to make a decision.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sheen, 60, opens up about his misuse of drugs and alcohol which wreaked havoc on his health and career.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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At the bar, Jeremiah is drunk and drowning his pain in alcohol.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Our conversations were always insightful and engaging, a truly stimulating exchange of ideas.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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After increasing her anti-seizure medication one more time, staff noticed Ginger becoming a calmer, happier, more social cat who was increasingly able to handle more and more stimulating situations and interactions.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The hope was that a quick jolt of stimulus (delivered without haste) could stir an economic recovery.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The factory is a throwback to a pre-Rust Belt America, providing ~200 jobs, endless pride, and a stimulus that benefits the rest of the local economy.—
Katherine Laidlaw,
HubSpot,
5 Sep. 2025
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Dumas was last seen on surveillance footage entering and leaving a liquor store with two women.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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During meetings, Díaz de la Portilla would sometimes drink liquor out of a coffee mug or a paper cup, according to former staffers who spoke to the Herald on the condition of anonymity out of fear of retaliation.—
Joey Flechas,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Almost exactly a year ago, Glasnow’s absence provided the impetus for Roberts’ rallying cry that carried the Dodgers to October.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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That was the impetus to reimagine that story.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Guests can browse local vendors, sip on drinks, and catch live music from Jade Flores while enjoying yard games and photo ops under the market lights.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Passengers in all classes will enjoy complimentary food and drinks.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That said, there are far less invigorating ways to watch a good movie go off the rails than to put yourself in the hand of Schnabel.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Draining the swamp never sounded so invigorating.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Stimulant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulant. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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