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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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"I was literally running on an hour and a half of sleep, but the adrenaline of the day keeps you going," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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

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

An equal mix of adrenaline and emotion courses through me.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin



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