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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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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
Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2024
The caffeine in coffee acts as a stimulant that increases alertness, attention, and reaction time.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 4 Nov. 2024
In the short term, at least, tax cuts would raise demand and act as a stimulant.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Some online mental health companies, like Cerebral and Done, came under fire for prescribing addictive stimulant medications to patients after 30-minute virtual visits.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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The study of more than 1,300 patients at Mass General Brigham hospitals linked their risk for psychosis and mania to the dosage of prescription stimulants a person took.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2024
The caffeine in coffee acts as a stimulant that increases alertness, attention, and reaction time.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 4 Nov. 2024
In the short term, at least, tax cuts would raise demand and act as a stimulant.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Some online mental health companies, like Cerebral and Done, came under fire for prescribing addictive stimulant medications to patients after 30-minute virtual visits.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulant
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Bio Essence plans to increase income through sales force strengthening, sales incentives, and marketing activities, and is exploring additional financing options.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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In many instances, local and state tax incentives are supporting these projects.James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
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People reports that about $1 million dollars worth of alcohol from Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar’s tequila brand Santo were stolen from two trucks taking the shipment to California and Pennsylvania.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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That may reduce cravings for drugs and alcohol the same way the drugs work on food cravings, Hendershot said.Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The fast-paced, highly stimulating environment of crypto appealed to my innate desire for problem-solving and growth.Benedetto Biondi, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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This can lead to discomfort, anxiety, and even meltdowns when they are exposed to environments that are too stimulating.Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Major Asian indexes saw strong gains, fueled by optimism that China would roll out stimulus measures to support its slowing economy.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Clutter bombards our minds with excessive stimuli, causing our senses to work overtime on what is not necessary or important.Shira Gill, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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The shooting occurred 9:47 p.m. on Feb. 9, outside a liquor store at East 14th Street near 151st Avenue, court records show.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Yes, bars and liquor stores are open on Election Day, although that wasn't always the case in some states.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Adding impetus to their effort is the fact Israeli military strikes are now hitting UN peacekeeping bases in southern Lebanon, which house European troops.Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
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Although this significant event may come to be in 2022, its founder began her art journey long before its impetus.Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
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Subscribe to our new food newsletter, Stuffed, to get Denver food and drink news sent straight to your inbox.Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2024
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For parents whose children are enjoying the day at the Kids Club, the adults-only Spa Pool has a full menu for poolside bites and drinks.Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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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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Across forms and genres, the selection brought an invigorating sense of what’s on tap from African creators in the coming years.Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 24 July 2024
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“Stimulant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulant. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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