intoxicants

plural of intoxicant

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of intoxicants 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 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 driving privilege. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicants
Noun
  • There’s also room divider filled with large glass jars of his damgeum-ju, or infused liquors.
    Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The replacement liquors may sound out of left field but, in fact, have historical precedent.
    Hilary Armstrong, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The sturdy steel frame holds up to 650 pounds, while the insulated cup holders cool and keep drinks within reach.
    Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Keep in mind that these are only suitable for cold drinks and must be hand-washed.
    Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Sugar alcohols, such as xylitol and erythritol, also have the potential to raise blood sugar, which can be an issue for those with diabetes.
    Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Manufacturers artificially create sugar alcohols and use them as bulking sugars to cut the intense sweetness of other no-calorie sweeteners such as aspartame.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But the new film, set in 1986, finds the Warrens dealing with a bunch of personal matters, as well as a Pennsylvania family haunted by a mirror cursed with malevolent spirits.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Founded in London in 1969, the IWSC is renowned for its rigorous blind tastings and expert judging panels, which annually evaluate thousands of entries across all major spirits categories.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Jays weren’t going to pop bottles of champagne in the clubhouse after a sweep and wear ski goggles to keep the streaming beer out of their eyes.
    Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Other efforts across the hotel include reducing plastic use by offering glass bottles for refilling, providing bulk amenities instead of single-use soaps and shampoos, and having housekeeping services on request.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Intoxicants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicants. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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