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Recent Examples of depressant
The drink is known for its mild euphoria and depressant effects.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for depressant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depressant
Adjective
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Prescription medicines used to treat anxiety, including benzodiazepines, are also flagged due to their sedative effects.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Depending on the dosage, consumption can cause stimulant effects in low dosages and sedative effects in high doses, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration in 2020.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Ashwagandha comes with natural relaxant properties to calm down your mind and recharge your brain.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
29 Apr. 2023
Adjective
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Hydrocodone is an opiate used in drugs like Vicodin.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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Naloxone, the active drug in Narcan, is only effective on opioids and not on stimulants like cocaine, which would suggest the substance Dick used was adulterated with an opiate such as fentanyl.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the ditched backpack, police reportedly found nearly a kilogram of cocaine, numerous narcotic pills and items used to process and package narcotics, federal officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2026
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Clams, splashed in bright and herby broth, were paired with a narcotic mound of thin fries.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The gunmetal details add an edgy contrast without dimming the base's hypnotic shine.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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Each piece of wood, in varying shades and shapes, was plopped down one by one to bring the piece to life, resulting in an almost hypnotic design that shows off true marquetry mastery.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These are not actions of two people who can’t wait to rip their clothes off, which is what this movie needed to make its central pairing less soporific.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
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Whereas the Greek hero knew to avoid the Lotus-Eaters’ soporific drug, Rip drinks deeply of the enchanted Dutch liquor.—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Depressant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depressant. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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