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Recent Examples of intoxicant The Sheriff's Office said deputies smelled intoxicants on the suspect and alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash. Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 25 Sep. 2024 The mother further told police that a caseworker visited the home because her newborn had tested positive for THC, the chief intoxicant in marijuana. Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024 The deputy reported Payne had a strong odor of intoxicants, glassed over and watery eyes and monotone and lethargic speech, according to the affidavit. Tracy Neal, arkansasonline.com, 29 July 2024 Police smelled the odor of intoxicants coming from Espino, then noticed multiple open cans of Crown Royal Peach Tea Whisky in Espino's vehicle. Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 19 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for intoxicant 
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Noun
  • Many were drinking alcohol from coolers at the home, the release said.
    Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Limit caffeine to earlier in the day, and don’t drink alcohol within 3 hours of bedtime.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Chris Perugini’s introduction to whiskey came at a time when Scotch was cheap, bourbon collected dust on liquor store shelves, and the only person drinking Manhattans was your ... Editorial Standards Forbes Accolades Join The Conversation Comments 0 One Community.
    Chris Perugini, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Adriana Atilano, 53, a clerk at a liquor store in Pilsen who is originally from Mexico, said many Latinos in Chicago had come to resent its status as a sanctuary city for undocumented immigrants.
    Ernesto Londoño, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • This Nonalcoholic Negroni Is My Ticket to Hangover-Free Mornings All the bittersweet flavor of the original, none of the booze.
    Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Such a person generally doesn’t have to worry about the dire effects of booze on their microbiome.
    Betsy Andrews, Saveur, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • In-room extras for Yacht Club guests include a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine, nightly turn-down service with a plate of chocolates or other sweets, free minibar drinks, bottled water replenished daily, and free Wi-Fi.
    Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
  • This includes formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food (puree pouches count).
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025

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“Intoxicant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicant. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.

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