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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
Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
However, there are specific stimulants that can aggravate or bring it on.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2024
Some potential causes for an inability to sleep can include:
Caffeine or Nicotine Consumption Too Close to Bedtime
Caffeine is a stimulant found in coffee, colas, chocolate, and certain teas.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
On the other hand, cannabis is a substance that can be a stimulant or a depressant.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Caffeine Caffeine is a stimulant that wakes you up and promotes energy.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
However, there are specific stimulants that can aggravate or bring it on.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2024
Some potential causes for an inability to sleep can include:
Caffeine or Nicotine Consumption Too Close to Bedtime
Caffeine is a stimulant found in coffee, colas, chocolate, and certain teas.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
On the other hand, cannabis is a substance that can be a stimulant or a depressant.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Beyond herding behavior and financial incentives, various psychological and social factors can affect how traders assess probabilities on these platforms.Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The government offers tax incentives to single-family offices that set up shop in the city.Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 27 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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However, The Night of the Hunter is compelling, visually stimulating, and downright thrilling.B.J. Colangelo, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024
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The surface array the company built also has 12 stimulating electrodes composed of 8,400 graphene micro-islands that can deliver focused stimulation, but in this initial human study, the stimulation won’t be turned on.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 26 Sep. 2024
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Here's what experts say about the chances of another stimulus check What does Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy mean for you? 5 ways to tackle your credit card debt before the holidays Want to have your credit card debt forgiven?Kate Gibson, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
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November’s China Brief from McKinsey & Company highlights a number of low-level indicators (from economic stimulus measures to property transactions) that show consumption has gained some momentum in recent months.Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Honey packets are nothing new, however, with many brands available for purchase at liquor stores and truck stops, much to doctors' chagrin.Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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Keep in mind that Texas liquor stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day by state law, so be sure to stock up before stores close at 9 p.m. More:Still shopping for Thanksgiving?Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Nov. 2024
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The impetus for the entire series is a question Jezebel, the youngest, asks after the sisters have just heard the reading of their father's Last Will & Testament.Court Stroud, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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In doing so, Musk and Ramaswamy seem to be openly announcing what some critics have long argued is a disguised impetus behind strict RTO mandates: Job cuts.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2024
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Feel free to set up a drink space with all the accouterments, from glassware to garnishes, that guests can help themselves to.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Without hesitating, Gus belly flopped into the water below with a splash, took a drink and began swimming.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 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 3 Dec. 2024.
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