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
Four Kentucky House representatives — McGarvey, along with Andy Barr, James Comer and Thomas Massie — sent chamber leaders a letter this week urging them to remove language from an appropriations bill that would ban some intoxicating hemp products.
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Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
The extraordinary mania and positivity has been intoxicating.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
Pierce added, per the suit, also noting that Cutler was intoxicated at the time of the crash.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
A Little Rock Police officer was arrested early Saturday morning on charges of driving while intoxicated, the Little Rock Police Department announced Monday.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2025
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Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
The extraordinary mania and positivity has been intoxicating.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
Pierce added, per the suit, also noting that Cutler was intoxicated at the time of the crash.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
A Little Rock Police officer was arrested early Saturday morning on charges of driving while intoxicated, the Little Rock Police Department announced Monday.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicate
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England fans have lots to be excited about with so many talented players emerging, but right now, Tuchel wants players who are ready to go next summer.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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That’s the bit that excites me, is the idea of being able to bring some change.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Spears has been sharing dancing videos on her Instagram account that have delighted some fans and worried others for at least five years.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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As if what delights and obsesses us must have a purpose.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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The people that were doing the festival were thrilled.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Jones, who is 3-0 as the Niners’ starter, was asked about the inspiration behind his two-tone suit during his postgame presser following San Francisco’s thrilling 26-23 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Other than suggesting a few corrections, Jefferson’s colleagues were elated by the text.—
Maurizio Valsania,
The Conversation,
17 June 2025
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And the reason this is elating to watch — in the way that a movie about the making of almost any other movie might not be — is that there’s barely any separation between the film Godard is making and what’s happening off camera.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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Chaiken’s documentary captures their electrifying energy and groundbreaking journey with such heart and power.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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And yet, there was something electrifying about the film, too.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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This enrapturing novel follows the fever dream aftermath of an author who wins a national literary award while another author visits a university that’s just experienced a mass shooting.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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Last winter, Khamari parted ways with RCA, citing creative differences, and joined forces with independent record label Encore Recordings ahead of his new full-length, the enrapturing To Dry a Tear.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Intoxicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicate. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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