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
During the execution of the warrant, police said K-9 Drogo alerted to the presence of narcotics in multiple areas of the residence.
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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
Tisch said nearly 200 extra officers will be brought in and special units will be added, including narcotics, homicide, auto crimes, and neighborhood safety teams.
—Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Leading the approach to the BMW was a young, skinny deputy named Daniel Robbins, whose father had made his name as the county’s top narcotics cop during the years of full-scale weed prohibition.
—Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 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
In February 2022, Talley’s personal vehicle was involved in a narcotics arrest in the Harrison District (11th).
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
The story was based on a 1969 nonfiction book by Robin Moore that described how narcotics detectives Eddie Egan and Sonny Grosso dismantled a drug smuggling ring in the early 1960s that netted 120 pounds of heroin.
—Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
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
Tisch said nearly 200 extra officers will be brought in and special units will be added, including narcotics, homicide, auto crimes, and neighborhood safety teams.
—Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Leading the approach to the BMW was a young, skinny deputy named Daniel Robbins, whose father had made his name as the county’s top narcotics cop during the years of full-scale weed prohibition.
—Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 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
In February 2022, Talley’s personal vehicle was involved in a narcotics arrest in the Harrison District (11th).
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
The story was based on a 1969 nonfiction book by Robin Moore that described how narcotics detectives Eddie Egan and Sonny Grosso dismantled a drug smuggling ring in the early 1960s that netted 120 pounds of heroin.
—Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 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 14 Feb. 2026.
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