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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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"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

"Alan coming and taking over at Pitlochry has been a huge shot of adrenaline to Scottish theatre and I think we both want to come back and give stuff back to Scotland," says Masson.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

When Lawrence Kensinger stepped into the circle for his last throw of the City Section shot put finals on Thursday afternoon in Lake Balboa, he felt a surge of adrenaline like never before.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 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 was draining from Luke’s body, replaced by a familiar cold fear.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss



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