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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
Cheyenne Buckingham, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
The suspect was found to be under the influence of a stimulant and was in possession of burglary tools, a glass smoking pipe and various debit/credit cards belonging to other people.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Caffeine is a stimulant and has a diuretic effect, so your morning cup of coffee may mean your vitamin C doesn't absorb as well before being flushed out.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
Adderall is considered a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant approved by the FDA for the treatment of ADHD.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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The stimulant can prolong feelings of stress and, in turn, cause a potential migraine.
—Cheyenne Buckingham, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
The suspect was found to be under the influence of a stimulant and was in possession of burglary tools, a glass smoking pipe and various debit/credit cards belonging to other people.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Caffeine is a stimulant and has a diuretic effect, so your morning cup of coffee may mean your vitamin C doesn't absorb as well before being flushed out.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
Adderall is considered a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant approved by the FDA for the treatment of ADHD.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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While much of the Republican tax agenda involves continuing measures the party passed in 2017, Mr. Trump and other Republicans have floated additional ideas, including no taxes on tips and new incentives for corporations to manufacture in the United States.Andrew Duehren, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Bad Bunny critiques the pro-statehood party for prioritizing foreign investments and tax incentives at the expense of local communities.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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She was arrested on suspicion of charges including causing bodily injury while driving under the influence of alcohol and obstructing/resisting an officer.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2025
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To avoid situational triggers involving using both together, quit or significantly reduce alcohol consumption for the first few weeks of attempting to quit smoking.Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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Caffeine and Adderall produce similar stimulating effects on the body.Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2025
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These activities are visually stimulating but don’t require much mental effort.Sarah Garone, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
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Since September, the Chinese government has unveiled stimulus measures such as monetary policy easing policies and plans to counteract the property market’s decline.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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Lastly, coupled with all else that is afoot in the wider market are some traders' hopes of an uptick in near-term crude demand from China as the market keenly awaits what further economic stimulus measures are taken by Beijing in the first quarter of the year.Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Residents ride their motorbike past a burning liquor store during the Eaton Fire in the Altadena area of Los Angeles County, Calif., on Wednesday.Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Will liquor stores in Fort Worth open during the snow?Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2025
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This structural inequity points to a shortfall in the current retirement landscape and should be an impetus for companies to consider redesigning their retirement benefit plans.Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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But according to a team source, the impetus for Burnes’ six-year, $210 million deal stemmed more from increases in revenues from attendance and sponsorship and the standard competitive-balance tax proceeds.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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This includes formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food (puree pouches count).Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
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In-room extras for Yacht Club guests include a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine, nightly turn-down service with a plate of chocolates or other sweets, free minibar drinks, bottled water replenished daily, and free Wi-Fi.Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 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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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 20 Jan. 2025.
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