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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
Police said the driver showed no sign of intoxication.
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Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Mar. 2026
The distinction between world and cockpit isn’t noticeable except at the edges of experience, such as during extreme episodes of drug intoxication and, well, death.
—Caleb Crain, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
An intoxication manslaughter charge or similar offenses would not be possible because Arguello-Acosta was not immediately apprehended to test his blood alcohol content and because proving his conduct resulted in the deputy’s death would be difficult, Rasberry said.
—Nicole Hensley, Houston Chronicle, 23 Mar. 2026
Denton County jail records obtained by Fox News Digital showed Fry had at least 31 previous arrests dating back to 2003 for crimes including six instances of assault, arson, making terroristic threats and numerous drug and public intoxication charges.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
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Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Mar. 2026
The distinction between world and cockpit isn’t noticeable except at the edges of experience, such as during extreme episodes of drug intoxication and, well, death.
—Caleb Crain, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
An intoxication manslaughter charge or similar offenses would not be possible because Arguello-Acosta was not immediately apprehended to test his blood alcohol content and because proving his conduct resulted in the deputy’s death would be difficult, Rasberry said.
—Nicole Hensley, Houston Chronicle, 23 Mar. 2026
Denton County jail records obtained by Fox News Digital showed Fry had at least 31 previous arrests dating back to 2003 for crimes including six instances of assault, arson, making terroristic threats and numerous drug and public intoxication charges.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxication
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People said psychological problems, alcoholism, drug addiction and a refusal to work.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
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The two are joined by a cheeky girl named Mickie, who comes from a home torn by alcoholism.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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The takedown resulted in 17 arrests and the seizure of 27 firearms, roughly four pounds of cocaine, more than 130 pounds of marijuana, as well as fentanyl, ecstasy and cash, according to officials.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Most recently, on March 22, one of the family's dogs again became ill after eating an unknown substance in the front yard, and tested positive for both methamphetamine and MDMA, or ecstasy.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, jurors sided with prosecutors whose 2023 criminal indictment outlined numerous instances of teens getting injured as a result of their inebriation under her watch.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Some 20,000 delirious, singing spectators with flags of every sort in various states of inebriation had gotten their money’s worth, and then some.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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In San Francisco, Louise encounters an influencer who asks strangers on the street to rate their happiness on the same scale.—
Nina Mesfin,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Conversations full of laughter and happiness.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The lack of a recommendation reflected mixed sentiments None of the council members disputed that crime and drunkenness, mini liquor bottle litter and nuisance behaviors are problems to be addressed.—
Eric Adler
March 31,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Puritans once banned the game shuffleboard, an occasion for gambling and drunkenness.—
Brendan King,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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In Catholic theology, purgatory is the in-between—not heaven, not hell, but a passage of purification before something better.—
Geoff Curtis,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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In an interview ahead of Palm Sunday, senior pastor Robert Jeffress reflected on specific scripture that says the whole world will burn someday, but there will be a new heaven and a new earth with Christ.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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More than 200 trees are just days away from full blossoms, providing more joy for Gipson and anyone who appreciates poetry in motion.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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This may be the quietest song on our list, but the acoustic guitars and breathy vocal evince quiet joy and more than a bit of sexiness.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Intoxication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxication. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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