as in alcohol
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
stocking up on her in-laws' favorite inebriants for the holidays
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Recent Examples of inebriant
Labor Day weekend is a high-risk holiday with many people traveling long distances by car and many people drinking or using other inebriants while celebrating with family and friends.
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oregonlive, 30 Aug. 2019
oregonlive, 30 Aug. 2019
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People reports that about $1 million dollars worth of alcohol from Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar’s tequila brand Santo were stolen from two trucks taking the shipment to California and Pennsylvania.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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That may reduce cravings for drugs and alcohol the same way the drugs work on food cravings, Hendershot said.Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The shooting occurred 9:47 p.m. on Feb. 9, outside a liquor store at East 14th Street near 151st Avenue, court records show.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Yes, bars and liquor stores are open on Election Day, although that wasn't always the case in some states.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lots of fancy restaurants, Lots of booze, lots of Instagram photos of expensive meals.Outside Online, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
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Drinkers are pushing back on expensive booze, as the surge in sales boosted by Americans who stayed home — and drank more — during the pandemic has ended.Daniel Wine, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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Feel free to set up a drink space with all the accouterments, from glassware to garnishes, that guests can help themselves to.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Without hesitating, Gus belly flopped into the water below with a splash, took a drink and began swimming.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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The deputies observed an open intoxicant and conducted field sobriety tests before the man was arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated and recklessly endangering safety.Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2024
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The Sheriff's Office said deputies smelled intoxicants on the suspect and alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Inebriant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inebriant. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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