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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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He said the initial adrenaline of arriving eventually wore off and the group had to concentrate on staying warm, keeping dry and finding food and water.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

"It was off the scale, very, very tiring. I think adrenaline keeps you going and community spirit," he said.

From BBC Sep. 9, 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

The adrenaline surging through me makes my heart feel like it might explode out of my chest.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed



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