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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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Turning policy into progress is never straightforward, but these diverse approaches show that substantial advancements are achievable when guided by clear targets, market incentives, and supportive legislation.Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The science behind the link between alcohol and cancer The relationship between alcohol and cancer has been clear to scientists for decades.Nikki Crowley, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
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Forgoing alcohol entirely for a month has become a popular way to kick-start better habits.Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 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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But the cannabis dispensaries are open on Sundays so why can’t the liquor stores be open on Sundays?Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 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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At the sound of the door closing, Dev slung back his drink.Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
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Whether used in classic cocktails like the margarita or paloma, or experimented with in modern takes on drinks traditionally made with other spirits, tequila’s unique flavor profile opens the door to innovation.Rachel King, Forbes, 5 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 17 Jan. 2025.
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