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as in incentives
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 liquors
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 stimulants
Experts say this puts unsuspecting users seeking more common drugs, such as oxycodone, fentanyl, or stimulants like cocaine, at risk of fatal overdoses.
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Jonathan Moens — Bellingcat,
STAT,
18 June 2026
Those medications can include antihistamines, beta-blockers, diuretics, anti-psychotics and stimulants such as ADHD medications or SSRIs.
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Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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
Enter Luxardo‘s new Decaf Espresso Liqueur, made for people who want a boozy buzz unadulterated with any stimulants.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
Energy drinks are often loaded with caffeine and sugar, along with other stimulants that can put extra strain on the cardiovascular system.
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Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
The Enhanced Games also recently released substance-use data from its clinical trial, revealing that 91% of athletes used testosterone, 79% used HGH, 62% used stimulants such as Adderall, 50% used metabolic modulators, 41% used EPO and 29% used anabolic steroids.
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Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
Caffeine powders, energy drink mixes and juice splashes can pile on stimulants and sugar quickly, especially when stacked together in the same drink.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
Jonathan Moens — Bellingcat,
STAT,
18 June 2026
Those medications can include antihistamines, beta-blockers, diuretics, anti-psychotics and stimulants such as ADHD medications or SSRIs.
—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Lower birth rates also mean an aging population with fewer economic stimulants, placing a strain on social benefits like Social Security and Medicare.
—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and other stimulants before bed.
—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
Enter Luxardo‘s new Decaf Espresso Liqueur, made for people who want a boozy buzz unadulterated with any stimulants.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
Energy drinks are often loaded with caffeine and sugar, along with other stimulants that can put extra strain on the cardiovascular system.
—
Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
The Enhanced Games also recently released substance-use data from its clinical trial, revealing that 91% of athletes used testosterone, 79% used HGH, 62% used stimulants such as Adderall, 50% used metabolic modulators, 41% used EPO and 29% used anabolic steroids.
—
Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
Caffeine powders, energy drink mixes and juice splashes can pile on stimulants and sugar quickly, especially when stacked together in the same drink.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulants
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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 restrictions apply to existing single-family homes, not new construction, a carveout that preserves incentives for financial firms to invest in new housing construction, the staffer noted.
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Bootleggers smuggling various liquors like whiskey and gin found that the soft drink was particularly good at making these spirits easier to drink.
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Stay Zero Proof, located in Chinatown, doubles as a lounge and retail space — visitors can order from a menu of mocktails or browse a wide selection of non-alcoholic liquors and wines to sip or take home.
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All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.
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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.
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Travelers can arrive only 15 minutes before departure, skip the usual airport crowds with minimal security screening in a private, quiet terminal, and fly aboard a 30-seat semi-private jet with unlimited snacks and drinks.
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Big families will feel at home at Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, which offers suites that sleep up to six, free made-to-order breakfast daily, and a nightly evening reception with complimentary drinks and snacks.
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One of the main impetuses for this is that newer planes are flying further, which means airline routes are getting longer.
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Heavy stylers with alcohols can dry out the hair and scalp, causing product buildup that leads to dandruff-like flakes.
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Some common culprits include harsh sulfates, which can strip natural oils; high concentrations of drying alcohols; overly aggressive exfoliating acids; and fragrance, especially for sensitive or reactive skin types.
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By integrating smart shades into the components of major smart home ecosystems (those supporting Matter, Thread, Zigbee, or Z-Wave specifically), these systems can react to real-time stimuli.
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When your dopamine levels, the chemical baseline responsible for motivation and pursuit, are naturally low, your brain searches for quick stimuli to wake itself up.
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On June 15, while fans celebrated a scoreless draw by Cape Verde, also known as Cabo Verde, nine people were arrested after bottles were thrown at officers and fans set off fireworks.
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There are books and wine bottles as decor on the ledges, and a glow of warm lighting.
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“Stimulants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulants. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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