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
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.
—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
Assembly Bill 1087 toughens penalties for drivers who cause a death while under the influence of intoxicants.
—Sacbee.com, 4 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.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Aug. 2025
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
Assembly Bill 1087 toughens penalties for drivers who cause a death while under the influence of intoxicants.
—Sacbee.com, 4 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.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicants
Noun
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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.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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Certain American liquors are not affected by tariffs.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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An edible garden by landscape designer Lily Kwong offers overseas travelers an introduction to local plants, like the butterfly pea flower, which is commonly used in Peranakan cuisine, and fragrant pandan, which is harvested for use in some of the hotel’s food and drinks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Signature drinks include a miso old fashioned, an oolong Manhattan and the kaffir lime soda, which combines Suntory Roku gin with kaffir lime, lychee, lemon, saffron and soda.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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This broke the solid waste into soluble monomers and alcohols that later served as hydrogen donors in the reaction.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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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,
18 Apr. 2026
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The judging panels awarded Silver, Gold, and, for the standouts, Master medals to spirits that meet a very high benchmark for balance, purity, and category character.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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This new rye whiskey started its life in Illinois, specifically at Chicago craft distillery Koval, which makes some very… interesting spirits (the Koopers trained there as distillers).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
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Bathrooms are coated with marble and feature a tub and shower, both stocked with Diptyque toiletries in pump bottles and bath salts with loofahs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Wine bottles line its open cabinets.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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“Intoxicants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicants. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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