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as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
state police warned that there would be zero tolerance for intoxicated drivers over the long holiday weekend
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as in ecstatic
experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
the intoxicated moment when she found out that she'd won the award
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as in thrilled
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 excited
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 intoxicated
Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Dameon Peters, 55, of Milwaukee, is charged with one count of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
Following a preliminary investigation, the driver was arrested on suspicion of multiple counts including felony driving under the influence and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Police body camera footage showed Hyden had been denied entry to a boat party for being too intoxicated prior to the crash, according to CBS News.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Dameon Peters, 55, of Milwaukee, is charged with one count of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
During the traffic stop, the trooper suspected that Crain was driving while intoxicated, leading to his arrest, according to DPS.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
Following a preliminary investigation, the driver was arrested on suspicion of multiple counts including felony driving under the influence and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicated
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These conversations might surprise those who think of unhoused men and women as not too bright, drunk or somehow lesser.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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And in Utah, judges are now allowed to ban you from buying alcohol if you get caught driving while extremely drunk.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Blackhawks would be ecstatic for a second-round pick for him, but that’s probably a stretch.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Megan Thee Stallion – Megan seemed ecstatic that one of her longtime rap influences appeared on her hit song, Hot Girl Summer.—
Bridgette Bartlett Royall,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2026
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Still, not everybody at the streamer was thrilled with the project, and not just because of the political optics.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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This petite shopper is thrilled to finally find pants that are dressy and polished — without sacrificing comfort.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Around the Embarcadero, brands are also sponsoring activations to get fans excited and engaged ahead of the game.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Both girls had been excited about getting their first cars.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
31 Jan. 2026
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The vibe feels somewhat like trying to piece together a drunken night in the cold hard light of day.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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The debaucherous festival, which celebrated the coming of spring, included animal sacrifices and drunken revelry to honor Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, as well as the Roman founders Romulus and Remus.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
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That’s why Adams wasn’t exactly giddy when the road-warrior Rams defeated the Carolina Panthers in the Wild Card round or the Chicago Bears in last weekend’s Divisional Round.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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There is regret for not having spent more time in Rwanda’s beautiful capital, a mounting excitement about entering its wildscapes, and the giddy anticipation for my first sighting of a mountain gorilla in its natural habitat.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Schneider Electric’s future North American headquarters at Winthrop Center uses digital controls to consume 60% less electricity than a typical Boston office building, easing strain on a grid already buckling under the weight of data centers, electric vehicles, and electrified heating.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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For more than three decades, Eliminator, a tribute band from Chicago, has electrified audiences with a coast-to-coast celebration of ZZ Top’s iconic sound and style.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 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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“Intoxicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicated. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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