1
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
But in just the past two years, two different telehealth practices have been sanctioned for inappropriately prescribing stimulants.
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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
Methamphetamine and amphetamine are synthetic stimulants, while 7-hydroxymitragynine and mitragynine are major psychoactive ingredients found in kratom, a supplement that can be used as a stimulant.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
Unlike pre-workout stimulants, which offer a short-term boost, creatine builds cumulatively to enhance performance over time.
—Trista Chan, Health, 19 Jan. 2026
Others can act as stimulants that increase energy levels in the body, reducing sleep and relaxation, such as the B-complex vitamins and caffeine.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Mendelson said truck drivers during the 1950s were taking stimulants to stay awake, and the military uses them to this day.
—Kevin Krause, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Basically, stimulants were linked with improved cognitive performance – but only for those with ADHD who had insufficient sleep.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
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
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
Methamphetamine and amphetamine are synthetic stimulants, while 7-hydroxymitragynine and mitragynine are major psychoactive ingredients found in kratom, a supplement that can be used as a stimulant.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
Unlike pre-workout stimulants, which offer a short-term boost, creatine builds cumulatively to enhance performance over time.
—Trista Chan, Health, 19 Jan. 2026
Others can act as stimulants that increase energy levels in the body, reducing sleep and relaxation, such as the B-complex vitamins and caffeine.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Mendelson said truck drivers during the 1950s were taking stimulants to stay awake, and the military uses them to this day.
—Kevin Krause, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Basically, stimulants were linked with improved cognitive performance – but only for those with ADHD who had insufficient sleep.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulants
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Typically, auto dealerships secure purchase orders from private or public fleet operators interested in buying their zero-emission vehicles at the lower rates facilitated by the state incentives.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Second, Connecticut should create incentives for insurance companies and financial services firms to partner with local training providers on apprenticeship and placement programs.—
Kevin J. Conlan,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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Like the winter games, these drinks mix the old and the new—classic liquors with fresh flavors.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, the festival has expanded its offerings to attendees, including beers from outside the country, non-alcoholic beers, ciders and even some hard liquors.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hints, counsels, warnings, remonstrations, even encouragements are, in the end, of limited value.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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But as coffee has taken off in China, traditionally a tea-drinking market, Starbucks has run into a slew of competitors from boutique cafes to chains such as Cotti Coffee and Manner — which often sell drinks at half the price as Starbucks.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Hundreds of fans then had to clear the court, which had to be wiped down after food and drinks spilled everywhere.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Sugar alcohols contain fewer calories and are slowly digested, helping prevent sharp spikes in blood sugar.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2026
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Fizzy drinks, items sweetened with sugar alcohols, and booze can all pump up gas production too.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
SELF,
6 Feb. 2026
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This suggests the presence of an internal, self-evolving latent variable—independent of external stimuli—that shapes the timing structure of motivation and decision-making.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Emotional numbing symptoms, in particular, are known to intensify this pattern of reacting sharply to negative stimuli and then shutting down emotionally.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Eco effort The complimentary bath products are large enough to refill and water is served in glass bottles.—
Kasia Dietz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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And on Wednesday nights — dubbed Wine Wednesday by Greekman’s, which has an excellent selection of Greek wines — all bottles are discounted by 50%.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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To see him in such high spirits, seemingly not dampened by being rested for the final half-hour as Chelsea continue to manage his minutes, was a rare treat.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Some readers may be old enough to remember the 1976 Bicentennial, which occurred during one of the city’s lowest ebbs and lifted everyone’s spirits.—
John Calvelli,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stimulants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulants. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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