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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
During the 2023 playoffs, an Avalanche team physician encountered a woman who was heavily intoxicated when checking on Nichushkin before Game 3 of Colorado’s first-round series with the Seattle Kraken, according to a Seattle Police Department Behavioral Crisis Report obtained by The Athletic.
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Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Naples also happens to be the birthplace of pizza and offers an intoxicating mix of history and culture, making the cost of the Aperol Spritz just an additional bonus to visiting.
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Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Brian Nowicki, 49, is facing several charges — including operating a vehicle while intoxicated — following the fatal crash on Thursday, June 18, on the M-46 Highway, according to Michigan State Police (MSP).
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Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Police are currently investigating whether the autopilot feature in any way caused the crash but confirmed that Butler was not intoxicated and is cooperating, partly by helping cops understand how Tesla’s Autopilot feature works.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
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Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Naples also happens to be the birthplace of pizza and offers an intoxicating mix of history and culture, making the cost of the Aperol Spritz just an additional bonus to visiting.
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Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Brian Nowicki, 49, is facing several charges — including operating a vehicle while intoxicated — following the fatal crash on Thursday, June 18, on the M-46 Highway, according to Michigan State Police (MSP).
—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Police are currently investigating whether the autopilot feature in any way caused the crash but confirmed that Butler was not intoxicated and is cooperating, partly by helping cops understand how Tesla’s Autopilot feature works.
—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
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Improvements in the Midway to include the buildup of housing and businesses connected to Allianz Field has Wilson excited about the future.
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Players did not seem ready or excited about the upcoming World Cup, and much work remained to identify new talent.
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This lighthearted cameo delighted longtime fans and underscored that, while the late-night institution has closed, Colbert himself isn't disappearing from the spotlight anytime soon.
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On the final day of Pride Month, here’s one final bonkers gay story to delight and amaze you.
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The speakers included a future Western Hills High School student, eighth-grader Jaxson Whittaker, who said he was thrilled when Alzubi was announced as principal.
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Both have plenty of family members in tow, thrilled to tag along for the ride these first few days.
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There were decisions that would elate or devastate players.
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This helped convince the administration to shift to their side, elating students, especially Simpson.
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This refers to electric vehicles (EVs), heat pumps, and electrifying industry.
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The world will add more than a billion people by mid-century, and as economies grow and electrify, global power demand is on track to roughly double.
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The world was enraptured by Kennedy and Bessette (portrayed on the series by Sarah Pidgeon), who were constantly trailed by the paparazzi and scrutinized by the tabloid media.
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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.
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