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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
Some of us go into that very intense state of intoxication and addiction, but others don't.
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Marielle Segarra, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
Rather, the authors suggest that intoxication lowers language anxiety, thereby increasing one's foreign language proficiency, although further research would be needed to support that hypothesis.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
Bailey Lyle, 27, and Richard Goode, 29, both died of accidental drug intoxication.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025
However, addiction to intoxication makes this disease one of the most common infections around the world.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
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Marielle Segarra, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
Rather, the authors suggest that intoxication lowers language anxiety, thereby increasing one's foreign language proficiency, although further research would be needed to support that hypothesis.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
Bailey Lyle, 27, and Richard Goode, 29, both died of accidental drug intoxication.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025
However, addiction to intoxication makes this disease one of the most common infections around the world.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxication
Noun
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There were whispered mentions of prison, alcoholism, domestic abuse.—
Rachel Linden,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Other factors also contributed to Adair’s death, including hypertensive cardiovascular disease and hepatic cirrhosis due to chronic alcoholism.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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The piece opens with a description of an iconic photograph of Blass, leaping in ecstasy after leading his team to a World Series victory, in 1971.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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The tense drama follows a successful scientist who develops a revolutionary recreational drug that works only on women, awakening a powerful sense of ecstasy and pleasure even when nothing in their circumstances has changed.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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Meg had made every arrangement for our happiness.—
Ann Patchett,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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But creating happiness in cities also requires both spectacular design and a deep understanding of how the intersection of architecture, urban design, and the public realm affects our emotional and physical well-being.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
26 Sep. 2025
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The list of allowable grounds includes malfeasance, misfeasance, neglect of duty, habitual drunkenness, incompetence, or permanent inability to perform official duties.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Aug. 2025
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Portalatin’s petition seeks to remove Wilder and Saenz using a statute in the Texas Local Government Code that allows for citizens to seek public officials’ removal due to incompetency, official misconduct or drunkenness both on and off duty.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Aug. 2025
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The juxtaposition with the early Italian modern art created an aesthetic heaven.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Just look a little to the left of Altair in the early evening heavens.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
28 Sep. 2025
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Each artist created their own interpretations of Jacobs’ signature silhouettes, ranging from the Tote Bag and Snapshot to ready-to-wear, accessories and wallets, through the lens of joy as wearable fashions.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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That means more kids can experience the joy of building and imaginative play without frustration.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Intoxication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxication. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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