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Recent Examples of intoxicant Police smelled the odor of intoxicants coming from Espino, then noticed multiple open cans of Crown Royal Peach Tea Whisky in Espino's vehicle. Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 19 July 2024 Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of crashes and arrests involving drivers under the influence of intoxicants, the release said. Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 24 June 2024 Do not drink and operate a boat; alcohol and other intoxicants affect judgment, balance, vision and coordination. Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024 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. Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for intoxicant 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicant
Noun
  • Remember that alcohol dehydrates the body, so try to drink one glass of water with each unit of alcohol.
    Emily Peck, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2024
  • In 2021 and 2022, there were 50 and 55 crashes, respectively, that were alcohol related, according to city data.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Since 2021, the liquor store has sold four winning Powerball and four Mega Millions tickets, according to data from the California Lottery.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Calls can trigger license reviews, which can temporarily halt concerts and liquor sales, tanking venues in a matter of weeks.
    Katie Thornton, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • After Cohen made some controversial comments in 2021, though, the show was hit with a booze ban.
    Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
  • The last few Cask Strength releases approached 140 proof, and one of them shattered the booze ceiling to reach 144.5 proof.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Here, guests can sip on a drink beside a life-sized ice and snow astronaut, or make a quick exit via a slide carved from ice and snow.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Its double-wall vacuum insulation keeps drinks cold for 24 hours or hot for 12.
    Emily Hochberg, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024

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“Intoxicant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicant. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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