stimulant
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“It is a terrific stimulant of a sense of urgency.”
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
Current treatments for attention disorders typically increase excitatory signaling in prefrontal brain circuits using stimulant medications.
From Science Daily • Jan. 2, 2026
“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
More than 10 traders were arrested last Friday in the main coastal city of Mombasa as the ban on the stimulant took effect, local media reported.
From BBC • May 28, 2024
It gave me a curious satisfaction, it acted upon me like a stimulant.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
Vocabulary lists containing stimulant
Across Five Aprils
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Lesson 4
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Selection Vocabulary 2, Unit 6
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
