1
as in to excite
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
the stunning spectacle of this Las Vegas show is sure to intoxicate spectators
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as in to delight
to fill with great joy
she was intoxicated by the news that she'd gotten the job of her dreams
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Recent Examples of intoxicate
Gardenias bring a certain elegance to porch containers, with evergreen foliage and intoxicating fragrance.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
The result is messy, intoxicating, and occasionally cruel, as such situation(ship)s often are.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
Kunga Zangpo’s warning aside, intoxicating beverages have long been valued in Nubri society.
—Geoff Childs, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
He was allegedly intoxicated and armed with a knife.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
The result is messy, intoxicating, and occasionally cruel, as such situation(ship)s often are.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
Kunga Zangpo’s warning aside, intoxicating beverages have long been valued in Nubri society.
—Geoff Childs, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
He was allegedly intoxicated and armed with a knife.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicate
Verb
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First, lasers excite atoms into Rydberg states.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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That excites me because then the possibilities are endless.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
12 May 2026
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Senior culinary producer Mallary Santucci praised a lightly peppery note, while associate manager of audience strategy Carly Westerfield was delighted by the citrus peel.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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We are also thrilled to be working with Nour Films in France!—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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On Friday, Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio to victory with a thrilling performance, scoring 39 points on 72% shooting while grabbing 15 rebounds and blocking five shots.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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This helped convince the administration to shift to their side, elating students, especially Simpson.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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The debate within the Democratic coalition is already bigger and louder, dividing moderates in swing states from progressives elated by Mamdani's rocket to victory in the nation's largest city.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
12 Jan. 2026
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Demoustier stars as a penniless young woman called Suzanne working on the ‘Venus Electrificata’ sideshow of a traveling fair meting out electrifying kisses to unsuspecting paying bystanders, while secretly being charged with electricity.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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What starts as one state utility trying to see its own network more clearly could end up as part of the blueprint for how the developing world electrifies its future.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The show has enraptured New York, drawing rave reviews, nine Tony nominations, including best revival of a musical, and starry attendees, including Zendaya, Ian McKellen and Hugh Jackman.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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When Gundula leaves for a few weeks, Hannes tends the geranium in her absence, with a dedication that proves enrapturing for him, even transformative.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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“Intoxicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicate. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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