1
as in incentive
something that arouses action or activity
the relaxed zoning regulations should serve as a stimulant for development in the area
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2
as in alcohol
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 stimulant
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Caffeine is a stimulant that impacts sleep-promoting hormones and alters sleep habits.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 May 2025
Lab reports confirmed the child was suffering from an acute intoxication due to an exposure to methamphetamines or other stimulant. ...
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
The expert panel is clear that beverages with caffeine and other stimulants are not recommended for children and adolescents.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Caffeine is a stimulant, so if it's consumed (by drinking coffee, for example) when cortisol is high, that can increase stress levels that were already high at the beginning of the day.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Caffeine is a stimulant that impacts sleep-promoting hormones and alters sleep habits.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 May 2025
Lab reports confirmed the child was suffering from an acute intoxication due to an exposure to methamphetamines or other stimulant. ...
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
The expert panel is clear that beverages with caffeine and other stimulants are not recommended for children and adolescents.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulant
Noun
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The Biden administration sought to encourage manufacturers to build in the United States, but those efforts are still in their early stages, and many of the government incentives are now on the chopping block.—
Dan Gearino,
Wired News,
31 May 2025
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The state promised more than $154 million in incentives over the next 10 years, and the Fortune 500 company has committed $175 million in private investment for the project to renovate 427,000 square feet of space across two Aspiria Campus buildings.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
Noun
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On Saturday, May 24, at about 6:22 p.m., David Blanchard, 21, of Franklin, who allegedly had an open container of alcohol in his pick-up truck and was operating under the influence of alcohol, struck a car carrying a family of four, the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office said.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Real paint thinner is a solvent used for thinning and removing paint and is typically made of alcohols, esters, petroleum products, organic solvents, and ketones, but the specific makeup varies from brand to brand.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The Anatomy of the Horses takes the viewer on a visually and intellectually stimulating journey through the space-time continuum, during which director Daniel Vidal Toche reflects upon whether the struggle against oppression and exploitation in Peru will ever come to an end.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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Join The Charlotte Observer and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library on Wednesday, June 18 on for a stimulating tactical discussion about Juneteenth.—
Lisa Vernon Sparks,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The 2021 Biden stimulus bill provided additional financial incentives to the holdout states.—
The Editors,
National Review,
5 June 2025
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Consider stimulus like background noise, scent from air fresheners and perfumes, family members all calling the puppy at once etc.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
Noun
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She is also being supervised under terms of probation after pleading guilty to a separate charge of unlawfully carrying a gun into a licensed liquor establishment.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
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With that said, many wine cocktails also incorporate at least a splash, if not more, of a liquor with a higher ABV to add complexity to the recipe.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The church declined an interview and did not respond to specific questions about the impetus for the change.—
Lauren Jackson,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The immigration issue was Worsley’s impetus to enter politics.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
15 May 2025
Noun
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These new drink offerings come as the coffee chain cut several Frappuccinos and other drinks from its menu back in March.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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The new drink blends lemonade, Icedream, and peaches for a creamy, summery twist.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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This is a vibrant and energizing fragrance that is simple in the beginning, then becomes deeper and more invigorating.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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When on offer, the bisque is an invigorating and refreshing version of the classic.—
The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appétit,
21 Oct. 2024
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“Stimulant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulant. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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