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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
It has since been revealed that Sheen's breakdown wasn't scripted and that the actor was indeed intoxicated.
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Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Binu Binu’s high-quality gift set contains ten sticks each of six intoxicating fragrances, including cypress, seascape, and hydrangea tea.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
According to the report, the arresting officer suspected that Peterson was driving while intoxicated.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Immediately following the crash, Stonier was arrested on charges of operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs and illegally carrying a firearm while intoxicated.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2025
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Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Binu Binu’s high-quality gift set contains ten sticks each of six intoxicating fragrances, including cypress, seascape, and hydrangea tea.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
According to the report, the arresting officer suspected that Peterson was driving while intoxicated.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Immediately following the crash, Stonier was arrested on charges of operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs and illegally carrying a firearm while intoxicated.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicate
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Knowledge can excite wonder but so too can a joking voice, a sympathetic gesture and an unforeseen act of kindness.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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The work’s prospect for enhancing our understanding of gravitational-wave sources excites scientists who are gearing up for this new wave of detectors.—
Ramin Skibba,
Scientific American,
13 May 2025
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Previous videos showing young kids reacting to dads getting new haircuts, and one of a wife responding with shock to her husband shaving, have delighted the internet before.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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And two and a half centuries later, Jane’s stories continue to delight readers and inspire creators like Hornby and Langan.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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These movies thrilled through the boundary-bursting power of performance.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
7 May 2025
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The New York Knicks shocked the Boston Celtics to open up their second-round NBA Playoffs series in thrilling fashion on Monday night.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2025
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Some people are not going to be elated by every provision of the bill.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
6 May 2025
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The play ignited the crowd and elated his coach, who ran over and embraced Aidan Mahaney at the scorer’s table.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2025
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The show electrifies your senses — and the sound is cutting-edge To create an enveloping experience, Cercle Odyssey taps into your senses, including smell via a machine that sprays handcrafted fragrances to match the scenery and music.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2025
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This spring, Lyft — the rideshare giant that operates the bike-share program under contract to the city — will be electrifying 13 additional existing Citi Bike dock locations, three in Brooklyn, 10 in Manhattan.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2025
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But, as anyone who's scrolled social media of late knows, there are a handful of characters who've particularly enraptured the show's growing audience.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Witnessing these isolated moments come to life at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre felt enrapturing.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Intoxicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicate. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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