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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
One major study found that nearly 1 in 10 strokes are misdiagnosed — often as migraines, vertigo, intoxication, or anxiety.
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Sean C. Domnick, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
An autopsy by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office determined the cause of death was acute mixed drug intoxication from heroin, cocaine and fentanyl.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
Addiction refers to the physical and mental cycle of intoxication, withdrawal, and craving.13 In addition, the brain's reward pathways are activated.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
The father did not display signs of intoxication, the report adds.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 27 May 2025
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Sean C. Domnick, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
An autopsy by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office determined the cause of death was acute mixed drug intoxication from heroin, cocaine and fentanyl.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
Addiction refers to the physical and mental cycle of intoxication, withdrawal, and craving.13 In addition, the brain's reward pathways are activated.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
The father did not display signs of intoxication, the report adds.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxication
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Despite his flair for writing uplifting anthemic songs, he was plagued by alcoholism and depression and took his own life in 2001.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
15 June 2025
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Dear Eric: My sister suffers from alcoholism and drug addiction from way back.—
Eric Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2025
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Paul testified to seeing Combs use drugs multiple times—including cocaine, ketamine, ecstasy, and marijuana.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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The test shows apparent negative results for the following substances: benzodiazepines, amphetamines, ecstasy, barbiturates, buprenorphine, cocaine, ketamine, methadone, meperidine, zolpidems, opiates, PCP, oxycodone, propoxyphene, cannabinoids, tramadol, ethanol, fentanyl and carisoprodol.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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Bhutan has become famous for its different approach to governance, which has been admired in the West, for example calculating gross national happiness or mandating that 60% of the country remain forested.—
Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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While Mercury in Leo encourages you to prioritize your happiness on a daily basis, Saturn in Aries brings structure to your finances and sense of security.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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As a dissident, Limonov didn’t find New York to be some immigrant heaven, but rather a cutthroat town where the Upper West Side socialites were as disaffected and atrophied as Politburo members.—
Ed Simon
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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While there will be emphasis on families and domestic lives, the dazzling configurations taking place in the heavens above could even mark a period where past-life connections return to bring potential radiance and good news.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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Enjoy Basketball styles itself as a media and lifestyle brand celebrating the positivity and joy of basketball.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Unconventional ties add more joy to men’s wardrobes, a belief strongly held by luxury designer Wangda Chen of his eponymous label Wàngda.—
Kristopher Fraser,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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“Intoxication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxication. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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