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
The deputies observed an open intoxicant and conducted field sobriety tests before the man was arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated and recklessly endangering safety.
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Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2024
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
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Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicant
Noun
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In recent years, the Harry Potter alum has been open about his history of drug and alcohol abuse.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Behind her was a group of patients who had bused there from a rehab center for drug and alcohol addiction.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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The federal government has vowed retaliatory tariffs and provinces have ordered U.S. booze removed from liquor store shelves, meaning millions of Canadians would have to drown their sorrows with rye instead of bourbon.—
Stephen Maher,
TIME,
15 Feb. 2025
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This includes about 170 grocery stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi, as well as the existing Winn-Dixie liquor store business.—
Dave Berman,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And this month, countries have been threatening to stop selling American alcohol if certain tariffs go into effect: Ontario, which imports some $1 billion of American booze every year, said so just a couple weeks ago.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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The cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as booze.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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There’s also a great cocktail menu with a variety of classic drinks and original creations.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Intoxicant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicant. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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