stimulants

noun

Definition of stimulantsnext
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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  1. incentives
  2. liquors
  3. alcohols
  4. stimuli
Noun
  • Investment in Texas projects using IRA tax incentives totaled $69 billion.
    Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Keighley advises entrepreneurs to focus on solutions that do not rely heavily on government incentives.
    Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of incentives
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  • Some kinds of liquors may make hangovers more unpleasant.
    Andee Tagle, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
  • According to research, dark liquors like bourbon and brandy contain higher levels of congeners, or the chemicals produced during the fermentation process that give an alcohol its distinctive taste, smell and color.
    Andee Tagle, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of liquors
Noun
  • Consuming large amounts of food with sugar alcohols may lead to weight gain.
    Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Sugar alcohols are naturally found sweeteners derived from plants like fruits and vegetables.
    Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of alcohols
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  • For instance, heart rate or EKG readings, now available with greater fidelity by wearables, might point to anxiety around particular stimuli, or reflexive physiological responses to certain situations.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Typically, this sensation is felt on the scalp, neck, or spine, and is sometimes described as a tingling sensation triggered by specific sounds or visual stimuli.
    Sarah Scott, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of stimuli
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