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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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Amid all the adrenaline and excitement, that was survival.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 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

But she was still buzzing with adrenaline from Bikini Kill’s riotous act just minutes before.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

“I remember feeling an insane amount of adrenaline and anxiety,” Fuld said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

All of the adrenaline from getting caught has clogged in my muscles, and I’m exhausted.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King



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