stimulants

noun

plural of stimulant
1
as in incentives
something that arouses action or activity the relaxed zoning regulations should serve as a stimulant for development in the area

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2
as in liquors
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 stimulants Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and other stimulants before bed. — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026 Experts say this puts unsuspecting users seeking more common drugs, such as oxycodone, fentanyl, or stimulants like cocaine, at risk of fatal overdoses. — Jonathan Moens — Bellingcat, STAT, 18 June 2026 Energy drinks are often loaded with caffeine and sugar, along with other stimulants that can put extra strain on the cardiovascular system. — Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, CNBC, 4 June 2026 Enter Luxardo‘s new Decaf Espresso Liqueur, made for people who want a boozy buzz unadulterated with any stimulants. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 June 2026 For example, certain diuretics, antihistamines or stimulants may increase the risk of side effects from heat, according to the CDC. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Lower birth rates also mean an aging population with fewer economic stimulants, placing a strain on social benefits like Social Security and Medicare. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 June 2026 Other types of medications can impair your body's ability to cool off, including anticholinergic medications (a category that includes Benadryl) and stimulants, like ADHD drugs. — Carmel Wroth, NPR, 2 July 2026 Those medications can include antihistamines, beta-blockers, diuretics, anti-psychotics and stimulants such as ADHD medications or SSRIs. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulants
  1. incentives
  2. liquors
  3. encouragements
  4. drinks
  5. impetuses
  6. alcohols
  7. stimuli
  8. bottles
Noun
  • Unlike the federal tax credits that expired in September, these incentives offer an instant discount and don’t require buyers to apply for credit later.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • The attack shocked Monaco, a coastal playground for the rich and famous known for its tax-friendly incentives, royal family and Formula 1 Grand Prix.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of incentives
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  • Bootleggers smuggling various liquors like whiskey and gin found that the soft drink was particularly good at making these spirits easier to drink.
    — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
  • Stay Zero Proof, located in Chinatown, doubles as a lounge and retail space — visitors can order from a menu of mocktails or browse a wide selection of non-alcoholic liquors and wines to sip or take home.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Definition of liquors
Noun
  • All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.
    — Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
  • In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
Definition of encouragements
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  • Small, sustainable changes — such as eating more vegetables and whole grains, choosing nuts or fruit instead of ultraprocessed snacks, and replacing sugary drinks with water — add up over time.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The Mai Mango is for the fans of tropical drinks, mixing coconut rum, pineapple amaro and amaretto before topping the drink with a coconut-banana whip ($16).
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
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  • One of the main impetuses for this is that newer planes are flying further, which means airline routes are getting longer.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 June 2025
Definition of impetuses
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  • Heavy stylers with alcohols can dry out the hair and scalp, causing product buildup that leads to dandruff-like flakes.
    — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026
  • Some common culprits include harsh sulfates, which can strip natural oils; high concentrations of drying alcohols; overly aggressive exfoliating acids; and fragrance, especially for sensitive or reactive skin types.
    — Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Definition of alcohols
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  • By integrating smart shades into the components of major smart home ecosystems (those supporting Matter, Thread, Zigbee, or Z-Wave specifically), these systems can react to real-time stimuli.
    — K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • When your dopamine levels, the chemical baseline responsible for motivation and pursuit, are naturally low, your brain searches for quick stimuli to wake itself up.
    — Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of stimuli
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  • On June 15, while fans celebrated a scoreless draw by Cape Verde, also known as Cabo Verde, nine people were arrested after bottles were thrown at officers and fans set off fireworks.
    — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • There are books and wine bottles as decor on the ledges, and a glow of warm lighting.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 July 2026
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