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
In February, an Alabama senator introduced a bill to ban intoxicating hemp products like delta-8 THC.
States such as California, Colorado, and New York, where adult-use cannabis is legal, have fully banned delta-8 THC.
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Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The other driver, a man in his 20s, survived the collision and was later arrested at the hospital on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, authorities said.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
And for stretches, this lack of initiation is intoxicating.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2025
Salazar is being held at the El Paso County Jail on a charge of driving while intoxicated with a passenger under 15 years of age and endangering a child, per El Paso authorities.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The other driver, a man in his 20s, survived the collision and was later arrested at the hospital on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, authorities said.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
And for stretches, this lack of initiation is intoxicating.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2025
Salazar is being held at the El Paso County Jail on a charge of driving while intoxicated with a passenger under 15 years of age and endangering a child, per El Paso authorities.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicate
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Nintendo fans excited over the upcoming Switch console said on April 3 they were disappointed by the high price tag, as US tariffs bite.—
Megan Farokhmanesh,
Wired News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Part of what excited us and the challenge was to make sure all of the materials were responsibly sourced.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Founded in 1970 by Erwin Little and his wife, Diane, the family-run business has delighted generations with its handcrafted, high-quality chocolates.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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The video has delighted internet users, leading to more than 621,300 views and 48,500 likes on TikTok at the time of writing.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Loyal collectors will be thrilled with the newest addition: Emerald Check, a fresh take on that classic checkerboard pattern.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2025
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She was appalled by Gibson’s actions, Dever says, but thrilled by the part, which Dever performs with uncomfortably palpable insecurity, making the viewer almost feel bad for Gibson.—
Katie Heaney,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 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 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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Tyler Warren was electrifying as a senior at Penn State.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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City officials aim to electrify all road-going municipal vehicles by 2035.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Growing up in Queens, Bernadette Peters was enraptured by trips into Manhattan to see the dinosaurs at the American Museum of Natural History.—
Sarah Bahr,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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The audience was enraptured in a deep meditation from start to finish.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Intoxicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicate. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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