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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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Louis says the boxing gym gives him somewhere safe to spend his time, instead of chasing an adrenaline rush from breaking the law.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

"At that point I think my body just went into shock and it was pure adrenaline."

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 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

They say they are mainly driven by the adrenaline rush, tradition and, of course, the bragging rights.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

My legs screamed from a night and day of ache and stretch marinated in old adrenaline and scabbed with tree bark cuts.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline



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