1
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.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2026
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicates
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Share the idea, sketch the concept, or follow a conversation that excites you.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Connecting with readers of all ages is what most excites her about returning to authoring.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The idea unnerves critics but thrills its architects.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Being on the very limit — that’s what thrills him.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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This transit electrifies creativity, romance, pleasure and self-expression.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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The fest books a high-octane title that electrifies the 18-34 core.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
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How pretty are these two-bite delights?—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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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
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Planning a summer trip that pleases curious kids, energetic teens and grandparents who want a comfortable pace?—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Intoxicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicates. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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