intoxicants

plural of intoxicant

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of intoxicants Troopers woke the man and found open intoxicants on the passenger seat, MSP said. Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Four hundred years later, a merry band of scientists and entrepreneurs of mind-altering intoxicants are plunging even deeper into the diabolical by mechanizing DMT’s delivery via IV syringe pumps. Charles Moss, SPIN, 16 July 2026 Licensed cannabis operators in states that have legalized marijuana tend to support the ban—they’re unhappy that hemp intoxicants face far less regulation and taxation than their products. Peter Su, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 If you are arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants, the DMV has the authority to revoke or suspend your license. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026 But what’s new is the dizzying scale and variety of synthetic intoxicants and their increasing dominance of the drug market. The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 May 2026 Followers like Amresh Chawla say they are drawn to the group’s tenets of vegetarianism and strict moral code, specifically the mandate to shun intoxicants. Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026 As with any time spent with those chasing a high, whether from intoxicants or pheromones, White’s play acquires momentum early on and the sense, when viewed at a distance, of watching something predictable play out. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicants
Noun
  • The import taxes will hit everything from hockey sticks to some building materials, liquors and certain kinds of clothing.
    Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026
  • This list of 11 Labor Day cocktail ideas features a wide array of liquors, including vodka, gin, bourbon, cognac and tequila.
    John Kell, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Zebra striping is the practice of alternating alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks throughout a night out, creating a pattern that mirrors the black and white stripes on a zebra.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But a key question has been how profoundly the bans would affect public health, with some economists arguing that people would just use other funds to buy Coke and other sugary drinks instead.
    Sarah Todd, STAT, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners are low-calorie alternatives to sugar that can be helpful for people managing diabetes or watching their weight.
    Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026
  • Heavy stylers with alcohols can dry out the hair and scalp, causing product buildup that leads to dandruff-like flakes.
    Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Dolly Parton made her final public appearance just two months before her death at the age of 80 and was in good spirits at the time.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Alcoholic beverages Wine, beer, spirits, including whiskey, vodka, gin, are all impacted.
    Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The scents are housed in bottles designed by artist Ashley Longshore that are meant to be collectible.
    Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The small table was crowded with bottles of sparkling San Pellegrino and fancy saucières filled with every sauce and condiment on offer.
    Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Intoxicants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicants. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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