truth serum

Example Sentences

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As the YouTube hit demonstrates, hot sauce isn’t just for daredevils and masochists: It’s a truth serum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

And if Carroll was given a dose of truth serum, the hunch here is he would acknowledge this as his most satisfying season in Seattle.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 9, 2023

Give fans truth serum now, and they might be more concerned about whether the Commanders will sign wide receiver Terry McLaurin to a long-term deal than about Young’s progress.

From Washington Post • Jun. 2, 2022

But you know, if you really have me under truth serum and say, you know, how confident am I?

From New York Times • Dec. 10, 2021

They put all the others under truth serum, but not me.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth