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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
Meanwhile, to avoid alcohol intoxication, the flies must carefully assess whether the odor remains appealing or has reached a level that triggers repulsion.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Apr. 2025
Jack West was booked into the Bexar County Jail on a charge of intoxication manslaughter.
—Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2025
Alcohol’s effect typically wears off within 8 hours, marijuana intoxication can lead to impairment for up to 36 hours after a single use.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
In 2020 Wallen was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Apr. 2025
Jack West was booked into the Bexar County Jail on a charge of intoxication manslaughter.
—Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2025
Alcohol’s effect typically wears off within 8 hours, marijuana intoxication can lead to impairment for up to 36 hours after a single use.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
In 2020 Wallen was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxication
Noun
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From multiple run-ins with the law to a couple stints in rehab, the 63-year-old actress's latest arrest caps her long battle with alcoholism.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Beset by coughing fits, alcoholism, and a healthy dose of self-loathing, Kilmer’s portrayal emphasized the human frailty of an Old West legend over masculine bravado.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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In one raid carried out last week at a residential address, Oakman said, KCK police officers seized nearly 1,500 grams of marijuana and cocaine, along with 48 ecstasy and methamphetamine pills, 15 assault rifles and about $5,230 in cash.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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That’s why there have countless films and even a couple of series constructed around the agony and the ecstasy of moviemaking.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Teenage Happiness Index The table below shows the average happiness score of teenagers in each state (ten being the best possible score).—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2025
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Each band member had a moment to showcase their instrumental skills with solo beats before moving on to the next section of songs, which centered around loneliness and isolation, ultimately leading to finding happiness.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Emily Ratajkowski claps back at onlooker who told her to 'put on a shirt' during walk The mission, the first for an all-female space crew since 1963, was marketed as a feminist landmark − a chance to see mothers and female storytellers launch toward the heavens.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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There was scarce a cloud in the heavens, yet the sky… appeared as black as if a storm was raging.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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But one that comes from excitement and joy and chasing each other around.—
Danielle Pergament,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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Nothing quite compares to the joy of sitting by the beach, breathing in the warm ocean breeze, and basking in the beauty of your surroundings.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Intoxication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxication. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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