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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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"The adrenaline was high on the last lap," he said.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

He said the initial adrenaline of arriving eventually wore off and the group had to concentrate on staying warm, keeping dry and finding food and water.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

“I remember feeling an insane amount of adrenaline and anxiety,” Fuld said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

He said after the adrenaline wore off, he motioned to the dugout that he might need a pinch-hitter in the bottom half of the eighth.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Another blast of instinct and adrenaline fueled Fred’s next move.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein



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