STIMULANTS Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

stimulants

noun

plural of stimulant

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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nonintoxicants

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Recent Examples of stimulants Mayor Kenson Siver said overdose response has become increasingly complex, as people often use a mix of opioids and stimulants, and that paramedics need to be prepared for a range of situations. — Aneri Pattani, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026 The poison center data showed 233 deaths over the decade, most of which involved other substances like opioids, benzodiazepines, stimulants, and alcohol. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Nov. 2026 Most pair stimulants like caffeine or paraxanthine with focus-support compounds like L-theanine, citicoline and rhodiola, plus adaptogens like lion’s mane and ashwagandha. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026 Formulas vary widely, but most pair stimulants with focus compounds and adaptogens. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026 Between 2020 and 2024, nearly 40% of overdose deaths in Colorado involved both opioids and stimulants. — Joshua Barocas, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 As a practicing psychiatrist, Lembke routinely prescribes stimulants for ADHD, opioids for pain and benzodiazepines for insomnia and anxiety. — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Energy drinks are not designed to treat dehydration and often contain sugar and stimulants that may worsen symptoms. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026 And just as chemical stimulants such as caffeine and Adderall can interfere with sleep, so, too, can excessive meditation. — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

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Noun

The fund plans to acquire stakes in audiovisual companies and provide financing for individual productions, including participatory loans tied to presales, distribution agreements and tax incentives, as well as gap financing.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Check whether individual and departmental incentives support the company’s broader objectives or encourage people to optimize at one another’s expense.

— Dr. Nore Salman, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of incentives

Noun

The hotel’s commitment to showing off local, small-batch liquors means that all standard cocktails, as well as most of the signature drinks offered at its three bars, feature in-state whiskeys, vodkas, gins, and bourbons as a base.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
The Spirits That Work Best in Salty Drinks Generally, light liquors including gin, tequila, and vodka are the best builders for these cocktails and infusions, says Harris.

— Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of liquors

Noun

Many folks send encouragements toward OP mom and her son, while others put heat on the other parents for sexualizing their kids’ friendship.

— DeVonne Goode, Parents, 26 July 2026
All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.

— Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026

Definition of encouragements

Noun

Unlike supplements or drinks that may provide a quick burst of energy followed by a crash, the nutrients found in almonds provide a more sustained source of fuel—slowing digestion and prolonging steady energy without the blood sugar level spikes.

— Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026
Ethanol from alcoholic drinks, limonene from citrus, and diacetyl from buttery aromas are some of the VOCs that can produce these reactions.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of drinks

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Soothing ingredients like green tea, centella, panthenol and glycerin are good signs, while heavy fragrance and drying alcohols are worth avoiding if your scalp is sensitive.

— Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
According to the scientists, the method achieved some of the highest production rates yet for valuable alcohols and three- and four-carbon atoms.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of alcohols

Noun

Computer modeling of the results suggests half of the plastic bottles washing into the Great Lakes and oceans every year come from at least 10 miles and up to 120 miles away, the scientists reported.

— Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
The brand sends them lots of free bottles; Alicia repays the favor by posting her family enjoying whatever companies send her.

— Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2026

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