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as in alcoholism
the condition of being drunk
there's a firm distinction between the moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages and overindulgence to the point of intoxication
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as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
the intoxication felt by two people who have just fallen in love
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Recent Examples of intoxication
Joel Avalos, 31, faces charges of intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault in the fatal crash.
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Timia Cobb, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Her lawyer argued that while the party involved minors, Anderson’s charges of resisting an officer and disorderly intoxication did not, according to the outlet.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
The champion equestrian, 37, was arrested for public intoxication early Saturday and booked into the Parker County Jail, according to online records.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
He is accused of battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest and disorderly intoxication.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
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Timia Cobb, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Her lawyer argued that while the party involved minors, Anderson’s charges of resisting an officer and disorderly intoxication did not, according to the outlet.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
The champion equestrian, 37, was arrested for public intoxication early Saturday and booked into the Parker County Jail, according to online records.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
He is accused of battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest and disorderly intoxication.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxication
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Similar to her character, who battled with alcoholism and emotional issues, the Pennsylvania native's internal struggles slowly began surfacing publicly.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Arthur inherited his father’s alcoholism and propensity for violence, with such ruinous results that he was eventually institutionalized as well.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Even the opening credits, some written in slithering hair, seem to tremble out of either fear or ecstasy.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Those tests came back positive for ecstasy, methamphetamine, and/or ketamine, authorities said.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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This boy will bring so much love and happiness to your home.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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After Tuesday’s Mega Millions, Fantasy 5, Jackpot Triple Play and Cash4Life drawings, there was happiness in Hialeah and suburban Broward County.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Pearl’s drunkenness provides the substrate for the novel’s magic, its icy transformation of the ordinary.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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As Josh Barro argued two and a half years ago, a disquieting number of Kennedy men have injured or killed their romantic partners or themselves out of drunkenness and stupidity.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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Kendrick Lamar and Chanel are a match made in fashion heaven, and on Sunday night the two made history.—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
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Close by, Cassiopeia the Queen and Cepheus the King hang high in the northwest heavens in the early evening.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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From start to finish at these Games, her joy has been written all over her face.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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One fan advocated for the couple, and encouraged users to remember the joys of innocent affection.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Intoxication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxication. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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