adrenaline
noun
Note: Adrenaline is used in both technical and nontechnical contexts. It is commonly used in describing the physiological symptoms (such as increased heart rate and respiration) that occur as part of the body's fight-or-flight response to stress, as when someone is in a dangerous, frightening, or highly competitive situation, as well as the feelings of heightened energy, excitement, strength, and alertness associated with those symptoms. In figurative use, it suggests a drug that provides something with a jolt of useful energy and stimulation.
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Alyssa Johnson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
The new year typically brings a rush of adrenaline and the roar of engines to Angel Stadium with Monster Jam and Monster Energy AMA Supercross, both using the field for their high-octane fun.
—Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 6 Jan. 2025
Stress Stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol suppress immune responses.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 28 Dec. 2024
There are any number of cars that can flood us with adrenaline, but not so many that can fill us with joy.
—Nick Czap, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Adrenaline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adrenaline. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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