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
There is an increasingly large audience looking for intoxicant-free alternatives, with Gen Z imbibing 20 percent less than Millennials and many health buffs opting to go alcohol-free.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp, which is legally defined as a plant that contains 0.3% or less tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the primary intoxicant in cannabis.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025
He was arrested on charges of second-degree manslaughter, felony hit and run, driving under the influence of intoxicants, and reckless driving, deputies said.
—Sara Schilling, Sacramento Bee, 3 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp, which is legally defined as a plant that contains 0.3% or less tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the primary intoxicant in cannabis.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025
He was arrested on charges of second-degree manslaughter, felony hit and run, driving under the influence of intoxicants, and reckless driving, deputies said.
—Sara Schilling, Sacramento Bee, 3 Mar. 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
Noun
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Former colleagues Ted and Rick met up at a restaurant to drink their sorrows away — Rick, especially, hit the booze hard — and to reminisce about their client/friend.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
6 Apr. 2025
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Driving the booze: Rucklehaus Midwest Amaro joins the two gins, Big Fuss (dry and savory) and Big Heart (floral), already being made at their State Fairgrounds home.—
Arika Herron,
Axios,
19 Mar. 2025
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During Brazil’s own Lollapalooza music festival last month, for example, fashion-forward attendees were seen with minimalist, lightweight phone straps that kept devices at hip level and hands free to grasp a drink of choice.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Related article What are your questions about nonalcoholic drinks?—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Intoxicant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicant. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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