stimulant
noun
stim·u·lant
ˈstim-yə-lənt 
1
: an agent (such as a drug) that produces a temporary increase of the functional activity or efficiency of an organism or any of its parts
2
: stimulus
3
: an alcoholic beverage
—not used technically
stimulant
adjective
Examples of stimulant in a Sentence
The movie was a stimulant to discussion.
the relaxed zoning regulations should serve as a stimulant for development in the area
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Caffeine is a natural stimulant that affects the brain and the nervous system to increase alertness and delay fatigue.
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Christina Pérez, Vogue, 27 May 2025
Deaths declined in all major categories of drug use, stimulants as well as opioids, dropping in every state but two.
—Jan Hoffman, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Long lasting damage or death could result from taking counterfeit medications, especially opioids and stimulants.
—Robert Glatter, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
But both parties stressed that chemical stimulants were no small part of the process.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 14 May 2025
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Christina Pérez, Vogue, 27 May 2025
Deaths declined in all major categories of drug use, stimulants as well as opioids, dropping in every state but two.
—Jan Hoffman, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Long lasting damage or death could result from taking counterfeit medications, especially opioids and stimulants.
—Robert Glatter, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
But both parties stressed that chemical stimulants were no small part of the process.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for stimulant
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“Stimulant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stimulant. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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stimulant
noun
stim·u·lant
ˈstim-yə-lənt
1
: something (as a drug) that temporarily increases the activity or efficiency of the body or one of its parts
a heart stimulant
2
stimulant
adjective
Medical Definition
stimulant
noun
stim·u·lant
ˈstim-yə-lənt
1
: an agent (as a drug) that produces a temporary increase of the functional activity or efficiency of an organism or any of its parts
2
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