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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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"People think somebody will just feel a bit sick for a while… but the adrenaline pen isn't 100% guaranteed," she cautioned.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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 $2 billion injection of federal funding is giving the quantum computing sector a much-needed shot of adrenaline.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

During fasting, adrenaline activates HSL and pushes it out of the nucleus so it can help mobilize fat stores.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

The terror on his face sent needles of adrenaline into my muscles.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline



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