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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
One major study found that nearly 1 in 10 strokes are misdiagnosed — often as migraines, vertigo, intoxication, or anxiety.
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Sean C. Domnick, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
An autopsy by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office determined the cause of death was acute mixed drug intoxication from heroin, cocaine and fentanyl.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
Addiction refers to the physical and mental cycle of intoxication, withdrawal, and craving.13 In addition, the brain's reward pathways are activated.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
The father did not display signs of intoxication, the report adds.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 27 May 2025
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Sean C. Domnick, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
An autopsy by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office determined the cause of death was acute mixed drug intoxication from heroin, cocaine and fentanyl.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
Addiction refers to the physical and mental cycle of intoxication, withdrawal, and craving.13 In addition, the brain's reward pathways are activated.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
The father did not display signs of intoxication, the report adds.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxication
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Despite his flair for writing uplifting anthemic songs, he was plagued by alcoholism and depression and took his own life in 2001.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
15 June 2025
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Dear Eric: My sister suffers from alcoholism and drug addiction from way back.—
Eric Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2025
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Paul testified to seeing Combs use drugs multiple times—including cocaine, ketamine, ecstasy, and marijuana.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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The test shows apparent negative results for the following substances: benzodiazepines, amphetamines, ecstasy, barbiturates, buprenorphine, cocaine, ketamine, methadone, meperidine, zolpidems, opiates, PCP, oxycodone, propoxyphene, cannabinoids, tramadol, ethanol, fentanyl and carisoprodol.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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But for one white horse, true happiness looks a little different—flat on its side, sound asleep, and snoring without a care in the world.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Foster your relationships: Though not a direct method of training stamina, your social network plays a big role in emotional well-being and overall happiness.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
19 June 2025
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Kohli wiped the tears away and looked towards the heavens as all the pain washed away after years of toil and underachievement.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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As the heavens turn, there is going to be a shift in your immediate focus.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Enjoy Basketball styles itself as a media and lifestyle brand celebrating the positivity and joy of basketball.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The full moon in Capricorn on July 10 brings clarity to your creative projects, love life and your approach to joy and pleasure, urging you to release any blocks standing in the way of your happiness.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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“Intoxication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxication. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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