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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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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Among the top offenders are alcohol, coffee, tea, chocolate, citrus fruits, tomatoes, and spicy foods.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Maggi said investigators believe the victim was shot inside the home around 8 a.m., shortly before Godinez allegedly went to the liquor store and fired a gun there.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Cops released surveillance footage of the suspect inside what appears to be a liquor store, carrying a brown briefcase.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
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 driver’s license.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Among them is the popular intoxicant delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, or delta-9 THC.—
Katharine Neill Harris,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Inebriant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inebriant. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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