methamphetamine
noun
, -thəm-, -mən\
Definition of methamphetamine
— called also meth, methedrine, speed
— compare crystal methExamples of methamphetamine in a Sentence
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He and four other inmates were using phones smuggled into prison to move large quantities of methamphetamine from California to South Carolina. — Sherri A. Lydon, WSJ, "Let States Jam Prison Cellphones," 3 Apr. 2019 Privacy - Terms He was sentenced to two years in state prison in 2005 for possession of methamphetamine with the intent to sell, according to court records. — Molly Sullivan, sacbee, "It was supposed to be a routine felon check. Then officers found the sub machine guns.," 12 June 2018 She had previously been charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and with keeping or maintaining a public nuisance. — Crimesider Staff, CBS News, "Woman charged with murder in death of Missouri officer," 15 Mar. 2018 On Wednesday the office of Henry County Prosecuting Attorney Richard Shields charged Widger, 37, with possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver and maintaining a public nuisance, PEOPLE confirms. — PEOPLE.com, "Army Vet Police Officer Killed After 911 Call Sent Him to Wrong Address," 8 Mar. 2018 And in a particularly disturbing video that surfaced from 2013, two border officers are seen ordering 16-year-old Cruz Velazquez Acevedo to drink a solution containing methamphetamine, which eventually led to the teen’s death. — De Elizabeth, Teen Vogue, "A Border Patrol Agent Has Been Called a "Serial Killer" by Police After Murdering 4 Women," 16 Sep. 2018 Motter had been convicted of possession of heroin before, and Geran was charged in 2016 for bringing methamphetamine into jail. — Keith Bierygolick, Cincinnati.com, "After woman found dead near gun range, an explosive hostage situation unfolds in Butler Co.," 14 June 2018 He was arrested in the port city of Dalian for alleged involvement in a scheme to smuggle 222 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden inside tires to Australia. — Chun Han Wong, WSJ, "China Defends Canadian’s Death Sentence as Huawei Tensions Simmer," 15 Jan. 2019 After overcoming both alcoholism and an addiction to methamphetamine, Jodie has now been sober since 2011, and regularly visits colleges to speak to students about her experiences. — Emma Dibdin, Country Living, "All About Hallmark Star Jodie Sweetin's Difficult Journey to Find Love After Divorce," 15 Dec. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'methamphetamine.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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methamphetamine
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Medical Definition of methamphetamine
— called also meth, methedrine, methylamphetamine, speed
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