adrenaline rush

American  

[uh-dren-l-in ruhsh] / əˈdrɛn l ɪn ˌrʌʃ /

noun

1. a sudden, intense feeling of exhilaration or excitement caused by or as if by a surge of adrenaline.

   It's the adrenaline rush and the intensity of the competition that I most look forward to.

   These folks eat, breathe, and sleep roller coasters and can never get enough of an adrenaline rush.

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Etymology

Origin of adrenaline rush

First recorded in 1965–70

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Example Sentences

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adrenaline rush

Thousands of people showed up to watch, which was “a big adrenaline rush on day one,” Cretton said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

But the adrenaline rush should take over so you enjoy it, although you "might struggle to then fall back asleep", says Revell.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

Novak Djokovic said Saturday he still gets a "drug-like" adrenaline rush from tennis and is not thinking about retiring anytime soon.

From Barron's ● Jan. 17, 2026

View that as a parable if you wish, or simply enjoy the adrenaline rush.

From Salon ● Dec. 19, 2025

I was going to enjoy tonight’s adrenaline rush if it killed me.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia

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