STIMULANT Synonyms: 152 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈstim-yə-lənt

Definition of stimulant

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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stimulant

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adjective

as in stimulating

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Meanwhile, 18-to-25-year-olds saw declines in the use of nicotine products, tobacco, cigarette, alcohol and binge drinking in the past month as well as the use of illicit drugs and prescription stimulants or opioids within the past year. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 Some people use it for its stimulant or pain-relieving effects, though federal health officials have repeatedly warned about its safety. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

Adjective

Ginseng Ginseng is an herb with mild stimulant properties that may help reduce fatigue and support energy levels. — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026 Children who struggle to gain weight while taking certain stimulant ADHD medication may benefit from Simtriyo too, according to Neha Sharma, DO, chief of child and adolescent psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. — Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stimulant

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Investors are also betting on a future DeepSeek listing in the mainland, said Wayne Shiong, managing partner at Argo Venture Partners, as the startup risks an exodus of senior engineers without financial incentives to stay.

— Anniek Bao,Elaine Yu, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Instead, the law provides the city with an incentive to dangle before the team.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of incentive

Noun

Rubbing Alcohol Head to the drug store for a bottle of 70% isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to clean windows.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
Food and drink Three meals a day—included in the rate, except for alcohol—are served in the main lodge, with every group being assigned the same table during their stay.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026

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Adjective

That’s really the most stimulating, but not necessarily on camera.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
The study doesn’t prove that mentally stimulating activities protect the brain, but the findings fit with a growing body of research suggesting that cognitive engagement helps reduce the risk of dementia.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of stimulating

Noun

The impetus was Steven Spielberg’s Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, which contains gory scenes that are definitely too intense for young kids but more appropriate for teens, and thus, the PG-13 rating was born.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
The maintenance needed on the 368,000 miles of roads in America’s national forests was one impetus for the Roadless Rule in 2001.

— Patrick Parenteau, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of impetus

Noun

So when Billie and Issa get an actual offer for drinks with two firefighters who come to the house, Billie puts on a goofy British accent à la Issa and turns them down, choosing a quiet night at home with her friend instead.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
The company is known for its affordable drinks and ice cream, including its signature King Cone vanilla ice cream.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

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