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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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Sandra's life was saved when medics managed to restore a normal heart rhythm during a frantic race against time when paramedics gave her "six defibrillator shocks and five shots of adrenaline".

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

The experience proved an adrenaline rush, Biel added.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 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

The charismatic, 65-year-old megastar -- a frequent red carpet guest at the world's oldest film festival -- will provide a shot of A-lister adrenaline despite Hollywood studios mostly staying away this year.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

I said as I paced across the small room, adrenaline rushing through me.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan


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