stimulant
noun
stim·u·lant
ˈstim-yə-lənt 
1
: an agent (such as a drug) that produces a temporary increase of the functional activity or efficiency of an organism or any of its parts
2
: stimulus
3
: an alcoholic beverage
—not used technically
stimulant
adjective
Synonyms
Examples of stimulant in a Sentence
The movie was a stimulant to discussion.
the relaxed zoning regulations should serve as a stimulant for development in the area
Recent Examples on the Web
Methamphetamine, a stimulant, produces feelings of energy and euphoria.
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Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, Southeast Asian meth fell to less than 15% of seizures of the drug, a highly addictive and potent stimulant.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
Zen monks returning from China brought the powder home, using it as a medicine and a stimulant.
—Paul S. Atkins, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2024
Medications like stimulants, for example, generally work better if taken in the morning, while sedatives might be more effective for some people’s needs when taken at night, as Dr. Rahman notes.
—Azmia Ricchuito, SELF, 7 Mar. 2024
Caffeine is a stimulant that can be naturally found in coffee and tea.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
But fentanyl and stimulants are both white powders.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
This includes the misuse of alcohol and stimulants, like cocaine or methamphetamines.
—Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024
There are no equivalent medications, however, for people who are dependent on methamphetamine or other stimulants, Dawson said.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2024
Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, Southeast Asian meth fell to less than 15% of seizures of the drug, a highly addictive and potent stimulant.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
Zen monks returning from China brought the powder home, using it as a medicine and a stimulant.
—Paul S. Atkins, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2024
Medications like stimulants, for example, generally work better if taken in the morning, while sedatives might be more effective for some people’s needs when taken at night, as Dr. Rahman notes.
—Azmia Ricchuito, SELF, 7 Mar. 2024
Caffeine is a stimulant that can be naturally found in coffee and tea.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
But fentanyl and stimulants are both white powders.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
This includes the misuse of alcohol and stimulants, like cocaine or methamphetamines.
—Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024
There are no equivalent medications, however, for people who are dependent on methamphetamine or other stimulants, Dawson said.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2024
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stimulant
noun
stim·u·lant
ˈstim-yə-lənt
1
: something (as a drug) that temporarily increases the activity or efficiency of the body or one of its parts
a heart stimulant
2
stimulant
adjective
Medical Definition
stimulant
noun
stim·u·lant
ˈstim-yə-lənt
1
: an agent (as a drug) that produces a temporary increase of the functional activity or efficiency of an organism or any of its parts
2
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