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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
The suspect, whose name has not been released, faces charges of collision involving death and intoxication manslaughter, police said.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2025
But other Fountain Square residents and business owners believe the city waited far too long to close the Leonard Street camp, after months of complaints about human and animal waste, public intoxication and trespassing near a prime commercial district.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 31 July 2025
Health authorities say at least 85 people, including eight children, suffered accidental marijuana intoxication after eating pizza, sandwiches and garlic bread from a Wisconsin restaurant.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 31 July 2025
More: Truck driver charged with intoxication manslaughter in N Austin I-35 crash was sober
Weldekeal-Araya's attorney, Bristol Myers, has criticized the investigation as a rush to judgment and the result of sloppy policing.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2025
But other Fountain Square residents and business owners believe the city waited far too long to close the Leonard Street camp, after months of complaints about human and animal waste, public intoxication and trespassing near a prime commercial district.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 31 July 2025
Health authorities say at least 85 people, including eight children, suffered accidental marijuana intoxication after eating pizza, sandwiches and garlic bread from a Wisconsin restaurant.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 31 July 2025
More: Truck driver charged with intoxication manslaughter in N Austin I-35 crash was sober
Weldekeal-Araya's attorney, Bristol Myers, has criticized the investigation as a rush to judgment and the result of sloppy policing.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxication
Noun
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Workplace mental health support has traveled a long arc since the 1930s, when early employee assistance programs (EAPs) emerged—primarily to address occupational alcoholism and acute crises.—
Stephen Sokoler,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Now a widower struggling through alcoholism and grief, the golfer returns to the game to fund his daughter Vienna's (Sandler's real-life daughter Sunny Sandler) overseas ballet education.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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That night and the following morning were pure ecstasy, untouched by the presence of another hiker.—
Kate McMahon,
AFAR Media,
13 Aug. 2025
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Marijuana is currently a Schedule I drug, the same category as heroin and ecstasy.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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The special, filmed at The Majestic theater in Dallas, Texas, finds Cristela in pursuit of happiness.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 Aug. 2025
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The duo enjoys seeing the faces of excitement, happiness, shock, and eagerness from their customers, too.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
19 Aug. 2025
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Eccentric Lamb Fiber Arts is a crafter’s heaven and community hub, with fibers, tools, and classes for knitters, crocheters, weavers, and more.—
Angela Lian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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The second season doesn’t attempt to immediately reproduce the dance scene, and thank heavens for that.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: Discover the joy and benefits of growing your own vegetables at home in this beginner-friendly gardening class.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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Hope Anne, a 1-year-old Labrador retriever Meet Hope Anne — a bouncy, lovable black Lab mix with a heart full of joy and a tail that just won’t quit.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Intoxication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxication. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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