stimulative

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Recent Examples of stimulative The effects can be either stimulative or sedative, depending on dose and individual metabolism. Andrew Deangelo, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 On top of all that, the One Big Beautiful Bill will be stimulative for an economy where consumers are still spending. Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulative
Adjective
  • Cooler air will be sweeping in behind this front, as another round of refreshing, fall-like air moves from the Midwest into the Northeast for the second half of the weekend.
    Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Simple jokes, clichés served up as a refreshing alcohol-free aperitif to prolong meetings without really getting to work.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • After increasing her anti-seizure medication one more time, staff noticed Ginger becoming a calmer, happier, more social cat who was increasingly able to handle more and more stimulating situations and interactions.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
  • However, matcha’s high levels of L-theanine, a calming amino acid, help balance caffeine’s stimulating effects.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Sometimes the most restorative breaks happen right at home.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Recent research by travel company Rustic Pathways analyzed 70 destinations across 39 factors to identify the world’s best spots for restorative travel, with Canada claiming the top position for calmcations.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Stimulative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulative. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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