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
When he was 11, Tyrell Cooley was taking a very high dose of Concerta, along with guanfacine, sometimes used as an adjunct to a stimulant, at night.
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
I would not have thought such a style of waiting a great stimulant to appetite.'
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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Vocabulary lists containing stimulant
Across Five Aprils
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Lesson 4
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Selection Vocabulary 2, Unit 6
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