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stimulant

[stim-yuh-luhnt] / ˈstɪm jə lənt /


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He partly regretted his early effort to make income-tax withholding more efficient, seeing it as a stimulant to the growth of government.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

But caffeine is a double-edged sword because the stimulant lingers in the body for a long time – a strong coffee at kick-off could be a disaster for sleep.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026

Caffeine acts as a muscle stimulant and can increase heart rate in some people.

From Science Daily ● May 18, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026

I was very tired, but sometimes fatigue can be a stimulant and a compulsion.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

Some protein powders contain high amounts of added sugar, artificial ingredients, and hidden stimulants.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Rising wages and low unemployment are acting as stimulants.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 28, 2026

"I've tried antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, benzos, sleeping pills and stimulants, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy... tai chi, reiki, meditation, veganism, art therapy and music therapy," the former stand-up comedian said.

From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026

Among participants who slept less than the recommended nine or more hours per night, those who took stimulants earned better grades than sleep deprived children who did not take the medication.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 29, 2025

The means are," says Professor Curtis, "antispasmodics, stimulants, and tonics, with emollients to grease the wheels of life.

From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by George Dadd


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