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
Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
State data shows that more Connecticut residents are being prescribed stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall.
—Alex Klancko, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
Someone camped illegally within 150 feet of the Creek Trail and was under the influence of a central nervous system stimulant.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
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Noun
But in just the past two years, two different telehealth practices have been sanctioned for inappropriately prescribing stimulants.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
State data shows that more Connecticut residents are being prescribed stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall.
—Alex Klancko, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
To determine whether the effects were specific to ADHD, the team also conducted a smaller follow-up experiment in adults without ADHD, administering stimulant medication and scanning their brains.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
Someone camped illegally within 150 feet of the Creek Trail and was under the influence of a central nervous system stimulant.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulant
Noun
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Instead, Russia has relied heavily on financial incentives, aggressive advertising, prison recruitment and coercive mobilization.—
Elizaveta Gaufman,
The Conversation,
21 Feb. 2026
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But the Texans don’t have much incentive to trade Mills after Stroud’s inconsistent play during the playoffs (passing for 462 yards, two touchdowns and five interceptions over two games).—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Risk factors at any age include obesity, lack of physical activity, a diet high in red or processed meat and low in fruits and vegetables, smoking, heavy alcohol use, having inflammatory bowel disease or a family history of colorectal cancer.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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His blood alcohol is currently under seal but has been referenced in open court.—
Aaron Curtis,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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American ginseng has a slightly different chemical makeup and is considered less stimulating than its Asian counterpart.—
PubSubHub User,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Despite the name, kava tea contains no actual tea leaves and doesn’t have the stimulating effect of caffeine.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Those two breaks in particular account for about half of the stimulus, leading to larger tax refunds and smaller tax payments, the bank found.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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With previous federal stimulus checks, individuals earning up to $75,000 and couples earning up to $150,000 received full payments.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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First off, the guy on the sidewalk outside the liquor store was a drunk, not an oracle.—
David Sedaris,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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After a 10-year fight, his father was granted Pennsylvania’s first liquor license for a country club in 1959.—
Brad Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Her imminent takeover/makeover of an ancient celler (wine cellar restaurant) in Inca is sure to give fresh impetus to the big Balearic’s culinary reappraisal of itself.—
Paul Richardson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Part of the impetus for the scrutiny is the federal grand jury investigation into tens of millions of dollars that have been distributed among Hartford nonprofits, including some in the city’s economically distressed North End.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Enjoy food, drinks, networking and drawing prizes.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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There’s also a small bar directly on the beach, offering a quieter alternative for an afternoon drink.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But it’s presented here with invigorating flourishes that encircle the story within specific moments in time, while also granting it a stirring dramatic transcendence.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Distilling the essence of a 300-page book into a few pithy phrases is an invigorating activity for creative writing students of all ages.—
Jess deCourcy Hinds
February 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Stimulant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulant. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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