as in alcohol
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
stocking up on her in-laws' favorite inebriants for the holidays
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Recent Examples of inebriant
Labor Day weekend is a high-risk holiday with many people traveling long distances by car and many people drinking or using other inebriants while celebrating with family and friends.
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oregonlive, 30 Aug. 2019
oregonlive, 30 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inebriant
Noun
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And while hair perfumes are typically less concentrated and contain less alcohol (to prevent dryness), our testers appreciated that the scent lingers all day long.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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However, according to Federal Aviation Administration regulations, you are not allowed to drink alcohol on board unless it’s served by a flight attendant.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dumas was last seen on surveillance footage entering and leaving a liquor store with two women.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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During meetings, Díaz de la Portilla would sometimes drink liquor out of a coffee mug or a paper cup, according to former staffers who spoke to the Herald on the condition of anonymity out of fear of retaliation.—
Joey Flechas,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To prevent a repeat of Otis’ near-death brush with booze, the distillery has asked the city for a dumpster with a lid.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some common over-the-counter medications, like Tylenol, pose danger to the liver when combined with booze.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the Vacation partnership runs through September, the bar program leans into these ever-changing temperatures with strategic year-round summer drinks like the Easy Breezy—Ford's Gin, Pisco, white grape, passion fruit and cucumber—vacation insurance in liquid form.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Beet juice has gained popularity among athletes as an antioxidant-rich pre-workout drink.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Officers noted the odor of intoxicants, Hyatt's inability to balance for a walk-and-turn or one-leg stand during a field sobriety test and Hyatt's admission of having drunk four beers, according to the motion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Inebriant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inebriant. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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