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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
Judy Stone, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The feat might have been like cramming in a master’s degree in a single semester without the help of a stimulant.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
Caffeine is a natural stimulant found in plants like coffee beans, tea leaves, kola nuts, and cacao pods.
—Ashley Wong, Health, 17 Feb. 2025
Curbing addiction and suicidal ideation GLP-1 drugs have also demonstrated potential in reducing risks of several substance use disorders such as those involving alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, opioids and stimulants.
—Ziyad Al-Aly, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Common sense tips are to avoid caffeine and chocolate because both can be stimulants and also worsen hot flashes.
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Trump says tariffs will force other countries to lower their own rates on U.S. goods and services, creating a more balanced economic playing field for U.S. exports and a strong incentive for companies to manufacture goods such as cars inside the U.S. to avoid paying the tax.—
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As such, there is little incentive for non-citizens to try to vote, Levitt said.—
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During another work trip, the source alleges, Gatto insisted his employees come back to his room to drink, despite publicly claiming to be sober in interviews (and frequently boasting that he’s never had a sip of alcohol before, per the source).—
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Rick Rodriguez, 24, was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs and was hospitalized with major injuries, the CHP said.—
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So if the breath bores the crap out of you, an auditory or visual anchor might be more stimulating or enjoyable.—
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However, the same analysis also noted that behavior problems were only at their most prevalent if the post-divorce home environment was deemed less supportive and stimulating than the previous.—
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This brain activity leads to the provocative conclusion that people with fibromyalgia don’t simply have lower thresholds for reporting a stimulus as painful.—
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In fact, leading economists agree that health care price transparency will free up $1 trillion in our economy every year, generating an enormous economic stimulus while reining in the runaway costs plaguing businesses nationwide.—
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Overall, Blaha said municipal liquor stores have experienced net profit growth over the last several decades.—
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The analysts expect a significant pullback in sales of American alcohol in the region as well, given that state-run liquor stores have started to remove U.S. products from their shelves.—
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Despite this impetus for change, progress remains slow given the potential rewards.—
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After Thursday’s performance, where Postecoglou’s best-available line-up seemed to find the magic of Ange-ball once again, a flat first half and eventual defeat delivered by a side propped up by fringe players killed that impetus again.—
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There are plans for some of the bars to do double duty during the day, even when not pouring drinks.—
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And their friendship had always operated in leisure: long meals, afternoon drinks, dressing up to go dancing.—
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This is a vibrant and energizing fragrance that is simple in the beginning, then becomes deeper and more invigorating.—
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When on offer, the bisque is an invigorating and refreshing version of the classic.—
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“Stimulant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulant. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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