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as in alcoholism
the condition of being drunk
there's a firm distinction between the moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages and overindulgence to the point of intoxication
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as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
the intoxication felt by two people who have just fallen in love
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Recent Examples of intoxication
Three other protesters died of natural causes at the scene: two of heart attacks and a third from amphetamine intoxication after being trampled by a crowd.
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The Editors, National Review, 22 Jan. 2025
In Pantera, the cops-and-robbers story matters a lot less than Nick’s intoxication with the wild, hedonistic life of a criminal and his growing bond with Donnie.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
Jackson died in June 2009 from acute propofol intoxication at the age of 50.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Test results on the contents of the goat's stomach Nov. 6 showed that the animal had suffered from organophosphate intoxication from phosmet, police said.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Editors, National Review, 22 Jan. 2025
In Pantera, the cops-and-robbers story matters a lot less than Nick’s intoxication with the wild, hedonistic life of a criminal and his growing bond with Donnie.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
Jackson died in June 2009 from acute propofol intoxication at the age of 50.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Test results on the contents of the goat's stomach Nov. 6 showed that the animal had suffered from organophosphate intoxication from phosmet, police said.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxication
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While Riseborough earned raves as a Texas woman who won the lottery years ago only to squander her winnings and struggle with alcoholism, barely anyone saw the film.—
Lester Fabian Brathwaite,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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In court filings, defense lawyer Andrew Hemmer wrote in November 2023 that Matthew Huttle was a journeyman carpenter, whose 20-year struggle with alcoholism fueled many of his past crimes, which included a battery case, multiple DUI busts, and driving as a habitual traffic offender.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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When searching him and his car, police found a loaded 9 mm handgun on the driver’s side floorboard and 16 grams of ecstasy in his possession, the release said.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Where her counterparts used EDM to drown our fears in tequila and beat drops, Gaga addressed them softly, head-on, while also supplying refuge and ecstasy.—
Christopher Rosa,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2025
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Through liberating song and dance and bold visuals, this odyssey follows the journey of four remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing their own happiness.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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That happiness was quickly tempered as OA and the team discovered that Gemma, who was raised on the Upper East Side in a world of penthouses and private schools, had some unsavory friends.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
27 Feb. 2025
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However, each summer, the Nevada Northern Railway company in Ely, Nevada, offers a weekly Star Train; travelers can board the train with rangers from the park to chug into the reserve to learn about the heavens.—
Nile Cappello,
AFAR Media,
27 Dec. 2024
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The heavens are aligned with your relationships, Sagittarius.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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The lifestyle series sees the Duchess of Sussex and celebrity friends like Roy Choi, Mindy Kaling, and Alice Waters sharing personal tips and tricks, with the intention of showcasing the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
5 Mar. 2025
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Part of the joy of the job is the ability to initiate some innovative changes at the winery.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Intoxication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxication. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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