stimulant
Example Sentences
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“It is a terrific stimulant of a sense of urgency.”
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
For decades, stimulant medications have been thought to work by directly influencing brain regions responsible for attention.
From Science Daily • Dec. 29, 2025
“When a young person shows up with anxiety after starting a stimulant, that doesn’t mean that they have an anxiety disorder,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025
Scientists are still learning about its complex effects, which can range from stimulant to sedative and stem from chemical compounds called alkaloids.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2024
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
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