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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
Blackouts and Memory Loss Occur Heavy alcohol intoxication may lead to blackouts or memory loss.
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
But he was cited for refusing to take an intoxication test after arrest, a license forfeiture offense.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The driver who hit the fire truck, Zachary Carlisle, 24, is facing a charge of intoxication assault with a vehicle, according to jail records.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2025
These physical health problems may have to do with intoxication from cannabis, but could also be due to withdrawal symptoms, write Orri and his colleagues in the paper.
—NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
But he was cited for refusing to take an intoxication test after arrest, a license forfeiture offense.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The driver who hit the fire truck, Zachary Carlisle, 24, is facing a charge of intoxication assault with a vehicle, according to jail records.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2025
These physical health problems may have to do with intoxication from cannabis, but could also be due to withdrawal symptoms, write Orri and his colleagues in the paper.
—NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxication
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The Skakel children lost their mother to cancer in 1972 and their father struggled with alcoholism.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
3 Nov. 2025
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This dreadful pseudo-action film stars Jessica Chastain as the titular hitwoman-with-a-conscience who is struggling with her past, with her family, with alcoholism, and so forth.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Viewers were able to see the hilarious shot of Jinky in the bath quickly cut to a very telling scene of the same dog bounding into a marshland or small lake, tail wagging, body splashing through mud and water in total ecstasy.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Namewee called emergency services that day and was subsequently arrested after officers allegedly found pills believed to be ecstasy, per the outlet.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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In recent years, the Nordic countries have been the envy of the world for their economic success, institutional stability, and consistently high levels of social happiness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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That happiness doesn’t just extend to KATSEYE’s nods, but also to her fellow best new artist nominees, which include friends of the band like Addison Rae, sombr and Alex Warren.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Billboard,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Begging or drunkenness could mean a week to a couple of months on a chain gang, grading and paving roads, fixing bridges, hauling debris, and otherwise helping to construct the fast-growing city.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Oct. 2025
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Not even a day after Bethea’s denial of his confession due to drunkenness, a white jail guard said that Bethea had confessed privately to him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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Tina Turner’s Gravity-Defying Wavy Shag Tina Turner’s higher-than-heaven shag was heavily teased at the roots, says Abramite.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Scorsese’s life and work, still ongoing thank heavens, have been given a rather simple five-act structure for purposes of the documentary.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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This wave of joy was seen online, where some claimed his victory as India’s own.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Browsing fashion websites has become a small joy in her routine—a way to wind down while exploring what is new each day.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Intoxication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxication. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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