stimulant
noun
something that temporarily quickens some vital process or the functional activity of some organ or part.
stimulants
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pluralof stimulant.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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NHS figures from December last year show a 23% increase in stimulants and drugs prescribed for ADHD, compared to the previous year.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
The trial followed a series of articles in The Wall Street Journal from 2022 to 2024 that described Done’s practices, including its fast prescriptions and how some clinicians felt pressured to hand out stimulants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Rising wages and low unemployment are acting as stimulants.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 28, 2026
"I've tried antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, benzos, sleeping pills and stimulants, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy... tai chi, reiki, meditation, veganism, art therapy and music therapy," the former stand-up comedian said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
As the physician had said, his brain was working like an insensate machine, driven for a while by the force of powerful stimulants.
From The Lash by Olin L. Lyman
