Definition of intoxicatednext
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intoxicated

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verb

past tense of intoxicate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of intoxicated
Adjective
Osias is accused of targeting another intoxicated man on June 28. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 The lawsuit also accuses Moonies of unlawfully selling alcohol to an intoxicated person or minor. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
Romo became the talk of the internet when he was arrested over the summer for operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Wisconsin. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 One increased the probation term for anyone convicted of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intoxicated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicated
Adjective
  • Prosecutors say Canadian visitor Mitchell Fairbarn took Peachy from the Flamingo Las Vegas habitat in a drunk prank and injured the bird; his lawyer says Fairbarn never intended harm.
    — Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • This is where Krasner and Pollock lived for nearly 11 years, until Pollock killed himself and one of his passengers, Edith Metzger, while driving drunk, injuring his girlfriend, Ruth Kligman, too.
    — John Yau, ARTnews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Shopper Keda Brock, a Rochester native now living in Charlotte, was one of those ecstatic shoppers.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The range, the variety, the freshness, the ecstatic culture of experimentation.
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The 6-foot-9 junior from the Democratic Republic of the Congo then received a bear hug from current teammate De’Shayne Montgomery, who was thrilled Bidunga could leave his old arena a winner.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Leaving a legacy Nichelini is thrilled to know that her namesake cake pan collection has proven to be a hit.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Because there have basically not been any other Republicans who have excited donors for a decade.
    — Jacob Brogan, Vox, 17 Oct. 2026
  • And, continuing their hot streak, Celine and Chanel have buyers excited about next season’s ready-to-wear and accessory sales.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The drunken Ken spends his time on such things as warbling a karaoke version of a 4 Non Blondes song while an unkempt Ryu is a purveyor of ramen so bad even a stray cat won’t eat it.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The film features drunken sing-alongs and dancing with abandon in the family kitchen.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Mark Zuckerberg and Dario Amodei aren’t giddy consumers whose spending cools when borrowing gets expensive.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • It couple, seemingly giddy with excitement (how very Kenneth of him).
    — Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • But on the piano, laser-beamed into his songcraft, he’s quietly electrified, at seemingly at peace as his tenorous vocal glissando and nimble fingerwork on the piano produce shiveringly tender folk ballads that echo Harry Nilsson and Van Morrison.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The government says electricity demand could rise substantially in coming years as homes, businesses and transportation become increasingly electrified and as data centers and other energy-intensive technologies expand.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • 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 23 Oct. 2026.

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