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
Frame has arrived at her scene of longed-for creative apotheosis, and, of course, it is reached among outcasts, during the drift of an unemployed afternoon, by the public water, with the crumpled, argent detritus of casual intoxicants.
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Audrey Wollen, The New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2025
Among them is the popular intoxicant delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, or delta-9 THC.
—Katharine Neill Harris, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
That feeling remains a powerful intoxicant, a decade ago and today.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
The driver was charged with operating a UTV while under the influence of an intoxicant, according to deputies.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
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Audrey Wollen, The New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2025
Among them is the popular intoxicant delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, or delta-9 THC.
—Katharine Neill Harris, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
That feeling remains a powerful intoxicant, a decade ago and today.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
The driver was charged with operating a UTV while under the influence of an intoxicant, according to deputies.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicant
Noun
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The statement added that he was specifically charged with disorderly conduct under the influence of alcohol in public and possession of cocaine.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The individuals who received acute care due to cannabis use retained an elevated risk of dementia compared to the total number of people who received care, excluding cases due to alcohol use.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Maryland Lottery will also send a $500 bonus to the liquor store that sold the prize-winning ticket.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The space is near a Big 5 Sporting Goods store and Mark & Monica’s Family Pizza, with In and Out Market liquor store across the street.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Those who want a bite of booze can also go for the Solid Dirty Martini, a bespoke jello shot served in a martini glass, made by Brooklyn brand Solid Wiggles.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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But still, the agave spirit is crucial to this melange of booze.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2025
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Patrons get the opportunity to try more drinks without breaking the bank or getting overserved in the midst of a cocktail bar crawl.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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What To Know In most states, SNAP beneficiaries are able to purchase only cold foods for preparation at home, as well as snacks and drinks.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Intoxicant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicant. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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