as in alcohol
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 intoxicant
Cannabis soon became a cheap and locally produced crop and intoxicant, which some Nigerians took to exporting and selling for many times its local price, especially in the United Kingdom.
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Literary Hub,
20 Apr. 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
In California, weed is more than a business, more than merely a recreational intoxicant that was finally turned into a legal industry in 2016.
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Scott Eden,
Rolling Stone,
1 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
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Literary Hub,
20 Apr. 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
In California, weed is more than a business, more than merely a recreational intoxicant that was finally turned into a legal industry in 2016.
—
Scott Eden,
Rolling Stone,
1 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicant
Noun
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Public health data has taught us that alcohol, which can be fine when consumed in moderation, can be harmful to individual and societal health in excessive amounts.
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In fact, the organizers have expressly banned alcohol and drugs from the event – and the attendees wouldn’t have it any other way.
Noun
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The film was projected under some Christmas lights, which splayed over the liquor.
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In 2023, the Ukrainian government sanctioned him for allegedly continuing to engage with Russia, paying taxes to Moscow and facilitating business transactions through his liquor business in Crimea, a Ukrainian peninsula which Russia annexed in 2014.
Noun
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How the alcohol industry puts policy on ice Each year, the American Cancer Society raises hundreds of thousands from the wine and spirits industry through an annual fundraising gala featuring free-flowing booze like pineapple margaritas.
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No wonder Don Draper drank booze all the time.
Noun
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Sugary drinks, greasy grill residue, dropped crumbs and overflowing trash are all fair game.
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The tiki drinks, delivered both poolside and beachside, were fruity and strong but well balanced.
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“Intoxicant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicant. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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