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
Edward Szekeres, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
The stimulant can also be jarring for teens who aren’t used to drinking it, Fisher said.
—Korin Miller, Health, 1 Feb. 2025
Calls about other psychedelics mostly held steady, though those related to hallucinogenic stimulants and phencyclidine (PCP) decreased.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
When methamphetamine blanketed the Midwest years ago and people were manufacturing it in small, mom-and-pop labs, police could build a case with paraphernalia and equipment used to make the stimulant.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Serious medical complications can occur with its use, including cocaine use disorder – compulsive use of the addictive stimulant – and overdose, according to the US National Institute on Drug Abuse.
—Edward Szekeres, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
The stimulant can also be jarring for teens who aren’t used to drinking it, Fisher said.
—Korin Miller, Health, 1 Feb. 2025
Calls about other psychedelics mostly held steady, though those related to hallucinogenic stimulants and phencyclidine (PCP) decreased.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
When methamphetamine blanketed the Midwest years ago and people were manufacturing it in small, mom-and-pop labs, police could build a case with paraphernalia and equipment used to make the stimulant.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulant
Noun
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New state and federal incentives will pay the bulk of the cost for the upgrade, making this an even more cost-effective choice.—
Ben Roush,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
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Within days of taking office, Trump signed an executive order pausing the disbursement of funds from the Inflation Reduction Act, despite the fact that red states have largely benefited from the legislation’s clean energy incentives.—
Bella Kubach,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to the police news release, Fabianski was charged with criminal mischief, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, possession of alcohol under 21, and driving under the influence.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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The science on alcohol consumption can be confusing and overwhelming.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Keep them engaged with cat trees, puzzle feeders, or other stimulating activities.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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But at the time, the theory that providing children with stimulating activities would help them more than rote learning and academic drills was revolutionary.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Speaker of the House also threw cold water on the idea of a DOGE Dividend stimulus check according to The Hill.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Will there be a DOGE stimulus check?What to know about whether Americans will see savings Another step to take is to start moving a few hundred dollars of your monthly take-home pay into an emergency savings fund, a dwindling backup many Americans have had to dip into amid rising costs.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Jack Daniel’s 14-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey (SRP $150) is available in limited numbers now, so check your local liquor store or websites like ReserveBar to find a bottle.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2025
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Even more prudent is taking an entire bottle home from your local liquor store; an exchange that ought to set you back somewhere in the ballpark of $229.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Bitcoin Bitcoin remains trapped in a range below the key psychological level of $100,000 without any new impetus from Trump.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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That’s not an overwhelming financial impetus, but a team in the Giants’ position can allocate that money better.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In recent years, many theater venues have introduced at-seat ordering, offering the convenience of having drinks and snacks delivered directly to theatergoers, eliminating the need to queue during intermission.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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From milkshakes to crisp seasonal lemonades, their drink menu is nearly as robust as their sandwich menu.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 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 13 Mar. 2025.
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