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Recent Examples of intoxicant Frame has arrived at her scene of longed-for creative apotheosis, and, of course, it is reached among outcasts, during the drift of an unemployed afternoon, by the public water, with the crumpled, argent detritus of casual intoxicants. Audrey Wollen, The New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2025 Among them is the popular intoxicant delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, or delta-9 THC. Katharine Neill Harris, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025 That feeling remains a powerful intoxicant, a decade ago and today. Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025 The driver was charged with operating a UTV while under the influence of an intoxicant, according to deputies. Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for intoxicant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicant
Noun
  • 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
  • Among the top offenders are alcohol, coffee, tea, chocolate, citrus fruits, tomatoes, and spicy foods.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • But still, the agave spirit is crucial to this melange of booze.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The package includes free breakfast for your plus-one (no more sneaking snacks away from the conference), a signature drink each night (perfect for unwinding after your workday ends), and 1,000 bonus IHG One Rewards points.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Bristol City’s focus on using local food and drink also helps increase buy-in as fans have an attachment to local businesses.
    Steve Price, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025

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“Intoxicant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicant. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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