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adrenaline

[uh-dren-l-in, -een] / əˈdrɛn l ɪn, -ˌin /
NOUN
state of excitement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
epinephrine
STRONG
WEAK
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


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They say they are mainly driven by the adrenaline rush, tradition and, of course, the bragging rights.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

It's a movement that requires a massive shot of adrenaline.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

“It hit bat, then hand and pinched my hand onto the bat. Next pitch, I swung. I could swing, and I swung again. As the adrenaline wore off, pain got a little bit more.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Gonzalez del Yerro said coffee -- and the adrenaline of Spain's victory -- would get him through the day.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

When I lost enough adrenaline to notice the way her cheeks held shadows but her eyes were clear, one thought jumped into my head.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline



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