as in alcohol
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
a religious denomination that strictly forbids the use of all intoxicants
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Recent Examples of intoxicant
Police smelled the odor of intoxicants coming from Espino, then noticed multiple open cans of Crown Royal Peach Tea Whisky in Espino's vehicle.
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Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 19 July 2024
Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of crashes and arrests involving drivers under the influence of intoxicants, the release said.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 24 June 2024
Do not drink and operate a boat; alcohol and other intoxicants affect judgment, balance, vision and coordination.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
If you are stopped by law enforcement for driving under the influence of intoxicants, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has the authority to revoke or suspend your driving privilege.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 24 June 2024
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Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 19 July 2024
Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of crashes and arrests involving drivers under the influence of intoxicants, the release said.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 24 June 2024
Do not drink and operate a boat; alcohol and other intoxicants affect judgment, balance, vision and coordination.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
If you are stopped by law enforcement for driving under the influence of intoxicants, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has the authority to revoke or suspend your driving privilege.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 24 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicant
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Three people with knowledge of Hegseth’s time at CVA told The New Yorker he was forced to step down from his role there in part because of his abuse of alcohol on the job.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Holiday gatherings with family and friends often feature alcohol as a staple of the festivities.Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2024
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Black liquor is a by-product of the paper production process, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Forbes Valuation Jay-Z became hip-hop's first billionaire in 2019 and, since then, has doubled his fortune thanks to his lucrative liquor businesses.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Alas, old-school controversies about booze and women sound downright quaint after the chain of scandals in this year’s confirmation battles.Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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Everything's hot and muggy, and there's voodoo and magic and booze and music permeating the air.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Here, guests can sip on a drink beside a life-sized ice and snow astronaut, or make a quick exit via a slide carved from ice and snow.Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Its double-wall vacuum insulation keeps drinks cold for 24 hours or hot for 12.Emily Hochberg, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Intoxicant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicant. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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