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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


Example Sentences

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Mr. Hernández has a febrile energy that finds him bounding around the stage with a convincingly youthful, manic intensity, as if new love has pushed his adrenaline into overdrive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

"The plan that we had provided to the school wasn't communicated to the staff members caring for him. There weren't spare adrenaline auto-injectors."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

A passionate storyteller driven by the adrenaline of breaking news, Alvarado has honed her skills in writing, photography and editing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

A $2 billion injection of federal funding is giving the quantum computing sector a much-needed shot of adrenaline.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The adrenaline surging through me makes my heart feel like it might explode out of my chest.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed



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