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
She was initially arrested on suspicion of first-degree negligent homicide, operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant, and reckless driving, police said in the press release.
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Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
In granting bail, Broward County Court Judge Lauren Peffer said Crow must undergo a substance abuse evaluation within 10 days and comply with any recommendations and also must refrain from alcohol and intoxicants and subject himself to random alcohol testing.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
The officer found that Rias had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and smelled of intoxicants.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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, 18 Aug. 2025
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Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
In granting bail, Broward County Court Judge Lauren Peffer said Crow must undergo a substance abuse evaluation within 10 days and comply with any recommendations and also must refrain from alcohol and intoxicants and subject himself to random alcohol testing.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
The officer found that Rias had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and smelled of intoxicants.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicant
Noun
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Lavery also fined Roberts $1,000 and ordered him not drink alcohol, enter a bar or liquor store, nor hunt or fish while on probation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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In 2006, the city of Seattle passed an ordinance designating two core areas of the city as Alcohol Impact Areas, where the sale of 34 brands of high-alcohol content, low-price beer and wine products were banned.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Since then there have been sporadic signs of life regarding the venue, mostly to do with liquor licensing and permit requests, such as last October when a company called Dome Center LLC filed an application for a conditional-use permit.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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As for HeadFlyer, Miller said that their drinks will still be sold at restaurants and liquor stores.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The aperitivo—mid-morning snack accompanied by booze—is a quintessential part of the Rastro experience, so pepper your bargain-sleuthing with boozy pit stops.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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The drinks — sodas with fruit, cream, purées and other flavors added in — are especially popular among Mormons as a booze-free beverage option.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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Visitors are encouraged to bring binoculars, flashlights, jackets, drinks and snacks.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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This Southern Whiskey-Cola Cake leans into the vanilla and warm spice flavor of the classic drink.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Intoxicant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicant. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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