as in opiates
something that soothes, calms, or induces passivity or a sense of security
an irradicable sense of self-righteousness seems to be the narcotic that inures these religious fanatics from any realization of the harm they have done
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Recent Examples of narcotics
On April 12, 2023, the Cornelius Police Department executed a narcotics search warrant of Heider’s condo in Watermark Lake Norman.
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Amber Gaudet
updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Other notable roles over the past two decades include a corrupt narcotics officer in 2001’s Training Day and features on episodes of Hawaii Five-O, Justified, Chicago PD, and the John Wick spinoff series The Continental.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2026
Records show that Brooks is currently on federal supervised release in Kansas for possession of a firearm in furtherance of a narcotics crime.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
In a statement, Hialeah police said officers found alcohol being sold without a proper license and identified a security guard who was allegedly distributing narcotics.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
During the execution of the warrant, police said K-9 Drogo alerted to the presence of narcotics in multiple areas of the residence.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Some bus stops are also used as a hub for the distribution of narcotics, with people buying and selling out in the open, in addition to smoking fentanyl or methamphetamines while riding the bus, according to Jacobson.
—Michael Ruiz , Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Both destroyers will work with LEDET teams, which specialize in maritime interdiction and counter-narcotics operations.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
American firearms are ultimately part of the cycle of Latin-American narcotics headed north.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Amber Gaudet
updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Other notable roles over the past two decades include a corrupt narcotics officer in 2001’s Training Day and features on episodes of Hawaii Five-O, Justified, Chicago PD, and the John Wick spinoff series The Continental.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2026
Records show that Brooks is currently on federal supervised release in Kansas for possession of a firearm in furtherance of a narcotics crime.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
In a statement, Hialeah police said officers found alcohol being sold without a proper license and identified a security guard who was allegedly distributing narcotics.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
During the execution of the warrant, police said K-9 Drogo alerted to the presence of narcotics in multiple areas of the residence.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Some bus stops are also used as a hub for the distribution of narcotics, with people buying and selling out in the open, in addition to smoking fentanyl or methamphetamines while riding the bus, according to Jacobson.
—Michael Ruiz , Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Both destroyers will work with LEDET teams, which specialize in maritime interdiction and counter-narcotics operations.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
American firearms are ultimately part of the cycle of Latin-American narcotics headed north.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narcotics
Noun
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Regardless of the reason, there are many viable options for testing for specific drugs at home, such as marijuana, opiates, cocaine, amphetamines and other drugs.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The illicit love story between the money launderer and the fentanyl trafficker working together to shower New England with deadly opiates came crashing down under the weight of a multi-year federal investigation.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Toward the beginning, students in the pilot learn about local anesthetics, handling instruments and positioning patients.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Nov. 2025
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He was given anesthetics to ease his pain.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
25 Nov. 2025
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“Narcotics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narcotics. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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