单词	stimulant
释义	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 boost encouragement goad impetus impulse incentive incitation incitement instigation momentum motivation provocation spur stimulus yeast See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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 Companies like Cerebral and Done grew quickly after the pandemic prompted the government to relax a rule that requires an in-person appointment before prescribing a stimulant. Rolfe Winkler, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 The Orioles need a lift, some stimulant to help an anemic infield generate some sort of momentum at the plate. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2022 Even when demand increases and health care providers become swamped with requests for evaluations and medication, providers often do not prescribe stimulant medications, like Adderall, without evaluating a patient in person. Zachariah Booker, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 That's of course thanks to the caffeine, a stimulant that can rev up your body's engine for the day. Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 3 Aug. 2022 The two main types of stimulant medications are methylphenidate, sold under brand names such as Ritalin and Concerta, and stimulants in the amphetamine family such as lisdexamphetamine, which go by the brand names Adderall and Vyvanse. Laura E. Knouse, The Conversation, 9 May 2022 Meth is a highly addictive stimulant that usually takes the form of a powder. Ray Sanchez, CNN, 30 July 2022 One 13-year-old rising eighth grader in Colorado currently takes the antidepressant Paxil and the stimulant Adderall. New York Times, 9 July 2022 In 2017 state officials revoked a Derby Lane trainer’s license because five of his greyhounds tested positive for cocaine, a stimulant. Craig Pittman, Animals, 1 Oct. 2020 See More Word History First Known Use circa 1728, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition stimulant 1 of 2 noun stim·​u·​lant ˈsti-myə-lənt  1 : something (as a drug) that makes the body or one of its parts temporarily more active a heart stimulant 2 : stimulus sense 1 stimulant 2 of 2 adjective : stimulating or tending to stimulate 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 : stimulus sense 2 stimulant 1 of 2 noun 1 as in incentive something that arouses action or activity the relaxed zoning regulations should serve as a stimulant for development in the area Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance incentive stimulus impetus encouragement motivation catalyst boost fuel provocation impulse spur yeast goad momentum incitement incitation cause instigation inducement reason motive shot in the arm consideration antecedent spark invitation grounds catalyzer occasion Antonyms & Near Antonyms disincentive counterincentive 2 as in alcohol a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk I always take a bottle of stimulant along on trips, for emergencies like plane crashes or earthquakes Synonyms & Similar Words alcohol liquor drink booze rum intoxicant spirits bottle juice wine beer whiskey firewater vodka tipple grog brandy ale tequila strong drink hooch inebriant potable aqua vitae ardent spirits sauce moonshine cocktail lush whisky chaser gin sake aperitif digestif brew load slug pop snort belt liqueur bracer whet mixed drink mead John Barleycorn shooter peg mescal nightcap snifter malt liquor tot brewage nip home brew mum microbrew schnapps shot nappy brewski barley-broo barley-bree saki Dutch courage mao-tai Antonyms & Near Antonyms nonintoxicant stimulant 2 of 2 adjective as in energizing Synonyms & Similar Words energizing invigorating stimulating tiresome stressful trying troubling painful aggravating unsettling troublesome worrisome annoying irritating vexatious exasperating bothersome vexing irksome maddening frustrating grating harassing nettlesome galling disturbing Antonyms & Near Antonyms narcotic sedative calming soothing relaxing opiate hypnotic tranquilizing comforting dreamy tranquillizing analgesic anesthetic depressant quieting pacifying lulling deadening numbing anodyne See More
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