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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
Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The attorney said Stephens, based on his wife and sister-in-law’s testimony regarding his recent behavior, likely was heavily intoxicated at the time.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
Sean Neumann, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Hemani's attorneys have argued that he cannot be charged under that law because he was not intoxicated on marijuana when FBI agents found a firearm at his home.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Impaired, intoxicated or underage guests will be promptly and safely addressed.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The attorney said Stephens, based on his wife and sister-in-law’s testimony regarding his recent behavior, likely was heavily intoxicated at the time.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
Verb
In 2014, Irsay’s addiction again spilled into the public spotlight when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated after police pulled him over and found dozens of pills strewn about his vehicle.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Hemani's attorneys have argued that he cannot be charged under that law because he was not intoxicated on marijuana when FBI agents found a firearm at his home.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicated
Adjective
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In Aurora, some of the attendees became drunk and rowdy.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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She is raped, half-drunk, at a party and bites off a piece of her attacker’s ear.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His albums are ecstatic and beautiful, but most listeners probably only know about his glorious work for the Impulse!—
Bret Saunders,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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While Powell’s remarks signaled concerns about a slowing labor market, investors and traders have been ecstatic about the potential for lower borrowing costs.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
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Audiences quickly attached to the affair, seemingly thrilled by the idea of a second-chance love for two bona fide movie stars in their own right.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fans will undoubtedly be thrilled to see the literal origins of Claire and Brian, both of whom are essential for bringing the original series story to pass.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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The color of the aurora depends on which gas is being excited by the electrons and on how much energy is being exchanged, NASA said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Much about the lifestyle and behavior of Polycladus gayi remains unknown so researchers were excited by the chance sightings.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His arrival home each night is announced by his sputtering motorcycle and his drunken stumbling up the stairs.—
Adam Solomons,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
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The data, which is from the past three years and from LendingTree’s proprietary database, includes recent traffic incidents and violations such as accidents, drunken driving arrests and speeding tickets.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Kirsh can tell that the eyeball is intelligent in a way that the real sheep wasn’t, and Kavalier is once again giddy to play with all these new toys that crashed into his lap.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
26 Aug. 2025
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McNamara weaves these bits in well, and Cumberbatch and Colman — so naturally giddy around each other — slowly start to, if not come apart, at least poke at each other.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
26 Aug. 2025
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Initially powered by a water counterbalance system, it was soon converted to steam in 1886 and later electrified by 1915.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement First opened in 1885, the Glória funicular was electrified in 1915.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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Both studies found benefit for patients with impaired heart function.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ondansetron, doxylamine and corticosteroids were rated as the most helpful medications, but many respondents reported side effects such as constipation, sedation and impaired cognition.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Intoxicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicated. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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