as in liquors
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 intoxicants
If you are arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants, the DMV has the authority to revoke or suspend your license.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Dec. 2025
The officer found that Rias had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and smelled of intoxicants.
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Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
The judge ruled that his release was contingent on Emerson abiding by several conditions, including not coming within 30 feet of an aircraft, engaging in mental health services and not ingesting any intoxicants, per ABC News.
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Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 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.
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Arkansas Online,
18 Aug. 2025
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.
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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.
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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
The officer found that Rias had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and smelled of intoxicants.
—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
The judge ruled that his release was contingent on Emerson abiding by several conditions, including not coming within 30 feet of an aircraft, engaging in mental health services and not ingesting any intoxicants, per ABC News.
—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 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.
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Arkansas Online,
18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicants
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Bootleggers smuggling various liquors like whiskey and gin found that the soft drink was particularly good at making these spirits easier to drink.
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Stay Zero Proof, located in Chinatown, doubles as a lounge and retail space — visitors can order from a menu of mocktails or browse a wide selection of non-alcoholic liquors and wines to sip or take home.
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The $160 billion global functional drinks market has become an increasingly lucrative category, encompassing multipurpose drinks that claim to promise taste and enjoyment alongside wellness benefits, as consumers look for convenient ways to meet their health targets.
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In terms of drinks, colonists didn't have ways to purify their water, so people drank small beer or weak wine, Miller said.
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Heavy stylers with alcohols can dry out the hair and scalp, causing product buildup that leads to dandruff-like flakes.
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Some common culprits include harsh sulfates, which can strip natural oils; high concentrations of drying alcohols; overly aggressive exfoliating acids; and fragrance, especially for sensitive or reactive skin types.
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The loss threatened the summer learning session, but on Sunday, the community stepped up at an impromptu fundraiser that raised spirits and funds.
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As for cosmic weather this week, the planets align on June 28, igniting our adventurous spirits and libidos, eager to live life in the moment and sojourn onward!
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More than 11,000 bottles of the blood pressure medication chlorthalidone have been recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Between organization-hero packing cubes, anti-theft wallets, and TSA-compliant travel bottles, any of the below products will keep your belongings neatly stored and safe from takeoff to touchdown.
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“Intoxicants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicants. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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