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
Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2025
These apparently humble nuts act as a mild stimulant when chewed, with a buzz equivalent to six cups of coffee.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Examples include antidepressants for depression or stimulants such as Adderall (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine) for ADHD.17
Neurostimulation: Neurostimulation is an option when medications or psychotherapy aren’t yielding results.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
This suggests there was some confusion during polling as THC is the main stimulant in marijuana.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Of those, 94% showed negative results for meth or other stimulants, according to Saver.
—Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2025
These apparently humble nuts act as a mild stimulant when chewed, with a buzz equivalent to six cups of coffee.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Examples include antidepressants for depression or stimulants such as Adderall (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine) for ADHD.17
Neurostimulation: Neurostimulation is an option when medications or psychotherapy aren’t yielding results.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
This suggests there was some confusion during polling as THC is the main stimulant in marijuana.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulant
Noun
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Deadline first told you this was in the works earlier this month and part of SP Media’s plans to boost local Hollywood shoots following their U.S. film and TV production incentive proposal to the President Donald Trump White House.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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An example of the latter includes receiving restricted stock units (RSUs) or exercising incentive stock options (ISOs).—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The post did criticize survey questions about people's internet usage at home and alcohol consumption.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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There will be food and drink vendors (no coolers or outside alcohol inside the venue).—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Some proponents suggest doing your dry brushing in the morning, rather than before bed, because of its stimulating and energizing qualities.—
Angela Palmer,
Verywell Health,
20 May 2025
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The Cognitive Dividend of Challenging Work Neuroscience now confirms that mentally stimulating work protects cognitive health.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The recordings revealed that AWB and ASH, two neurons that are responsible for making sense of olfactory stimuli, were activated when the corpses and fluids were present, indicating that the worms were smelling the signature of death.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
23 May 2025
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When we get stung by a wasp, the association between pain and wasps is encoded in the region of the brain called the amygdala, which connects simple stimuli with basic emotions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 May 2025
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According to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, liquor stores are only required to close on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
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The bag had clothes, a speaker, candles, liquor, baby oil and Astroglide, Kaplan said.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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And that is the impetus for a Wyldwood setup that will encourage cast and crew to keep their own family units intact during productions — not exactly the norm in the industry.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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Political developments are a big impetus for the changes.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Noun
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The new drink blends lemonade, Icedream, and peaches for a creamy, summery twist.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
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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
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 4 Jun. 2025.
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