stimulant

Example Sentences

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“It is a terrific stimulant of a sense of urgency.”

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

For decades, stimulant medications have been thought to work by directly influencing brain regions responsible for attention.

From Science Daily • Dec. 29, 2025

Adding the stimulant Evekeo only made him more hyperactive; Concerta and ProCentra also didn’t help.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

Scientists are still learning about its complex effects, which can range from stimulant to sedative and stem from chemical compounds called alkaloids.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2024

Arthur’s presence, however, seemed to act as a stimulant; she rallied a little, and spoke to him more brightly than she had done since we arrived.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker