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as in alcoholism
habitual or excessive drinking of intoxicants
unfortunately most of his time in college had been devoted to drunkenness and debauchery
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as in inebriation
the condition of being drunk
officials warning that public drunkenness would not be tolerated, even during Mardi Gras
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Noun
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The play is an alcoholism drama that explores the relationship between a newly sober 12-step programme attendee, Luka, played by Jack Lowden, with his sponsor and veteran of the program, James, played by Freeman.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025 -
Similar to her character, who battled with alcoholism and emotional issues, the Pennsylvania native's internal struggles slowly began surfacing publicly.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Back in 2020, Wallen was disinvited from SNL for breaking the show's COVID-19 quarantine protocols the same year he was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2025
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Haley Joel Osment is speaking out after his arrest for public intoxication at a California ski resort last week, during which bodycam video shows the former child star using an antisemitic slur.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Drunkenness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drunkenness. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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