INTOXICATES Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

intoxicates

verb

present tense third-person singular of intoxicate

as in excites

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 exhilarates

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 intoxicates Introducing the pair through a press tour that intoxicates but doesn’t welcome fans in feels, if nothing else, honest. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2026

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The hunt for the next big thing is still what excites many in the industry, said EOG’s Yacob.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
Today, what excites me most is how HR has evolved beyond policies and paperwork to focus on leadership, coaching, culture and meaningful human interaction that helps both people and businesses succeed.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of excites

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Railing against a new crop of progressive candidates has emerged as a more animating focus for a president who thrills to a fight.

— Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Her strict economy, honed by her early years of writing and endlessly revising (under the exacting eye of Allene Talmey) tight captions for Vogue, thrills the editor in me.

— Zinzi Clemmons, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026

Definition of thrills

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Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.

— Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026

Definition of pleases

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Standing amid the ruins of the villa and grotto, you might be overwhelmed by the ancient mythology that electrifies the air here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
What starts as one state utility trying to see its own network more clearly could end up as part of the blueprint for how the developing world electrifies its future.

— Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026

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