as in alcoholism
the condition of being drunk
students who seem to think uninhibited inebriation is an essential part of the college experience
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Recent Examples of inebriation
Ultimately, jurors sided with prosecutors whose 2023 criminal indictment outlined numerous instances of teens getting injured as a result of their inebriation under her watch.
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Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Some 20,000 delirious, singing spectators with flags of every sort in various states of inebriation had gotten their money’s worth, and then some.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Some 20,000 delirious, singing spectators with flags of every sort in various states of inebriation had gotten their money’s worth, and then some.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inebriation
Noun
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People said psychological problems, alcoholism, drug addiction and a refusal to work.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
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The two are joined by a cheeky girl named Mickie, who comes from a home torn by alcoholism.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Charges include trespassing, underage drinking, and public intoxication.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Denton County jail records obtained by Fox News Digital showed Fry had at least 31 previous arrests dating back to 2003 for crimes including six instances of assault, arson, making terroristic threats and numerous drug and public intoxication charges.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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There’s plenty of anecdotal evidence and studies showing that gun ownership and drunkenness can be a dangerous cocktail.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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Rather, a lengthy process can be initiated to remove a member from office for gross neglect of duty, gross immorality, drunkenness, or other misconduct, the Ohio School Board Association stated.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Inebriation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inebriation. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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