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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2
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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Noun
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Through the initiative, the group was tasked with recruiting and retaining housing providers through financial incentives, creating a broader network of potential homes for people in need.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025 -
The financial incentives can quell those concerns.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The replacement liquors may sound out of left field but, in fact, have historical precedent.—
Hilary Armstrong,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
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These colorful drinks are made with natural juices and tropical liquors like Myers’s Dark, Gold, and Coconut rums to create that inviting beachside vibe the park and area is known for.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Jones just warns anyone who’s got digestive issues like IBS that these do have sugar alcohols, which can trigger symptoms like bloating, gas, and diarrhea.—
Jenny McCoy,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2025
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Some products include artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols, which can also taste different from the sugars added to traditional ice cream.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This barrage of sensory stimuli asks more of our cognition than it is equipped to handle.—
Richard E. Cytowic,
TIME,
23 Dec. 2024
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Light stimuli might still feel irritating.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
16 Dec. 2024
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“Stimulants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulants. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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