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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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Mr. Hernández has a febrile energy that finds him bounding around the stage with a convincingly youthful, manic intensity, as if new love has pushed his adrenaline into overdrive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

"People think somebody will just feel a bit sick for a while… but the adrenaline pen isn't 100% guaranteed," she cautioned.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

A $2 billion injection of federal funding is giving the quantum computing sector a much-needed shot of adrenaline.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

During fasting, adrenaline activates HSL and pushes it out of the nucleus so it can help mobilize fat stores.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

If I hadn’t been flooded with adrenaline and worry I would have mouthed each one after it was said, shoving them into my pockets like sweets to suck on later.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline



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