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stimulations

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plural of stimulation

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The edit intercuts old film reels, both archival B-roll and seeming home movies, to hint at how all these new stimuli jog Brooke’s memory.

— Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026
Rather than explaining behavior solely in terms of observable stimuli and responses, cognitive psychologists investigated ways in which individuals acquire, organize, store, and use information.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Sep. 2026

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Any federal tax credit worth passing should stack automatically on top of state incentives and apply the same regardless of whether a production files from Atlanta, Shreveport, or Burbank.

— Sam Roseme, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
In July, California’s Public Utilities Commission approved new incentives of up to $20,300 for ride-hailing app drivers to buy or lease new zero-emission vehicles, and often now, ride hailers can choose to be picked up by an EV on the apps.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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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

Definition of stimulants

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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

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