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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
Only the vehicular homicide by intoxication charge was prosecuted in the plea.
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Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 10 Dec. 2024
Fats and proteins are broken down and transformed into biogenic amines and toxins, which, when unbalanced, can potentially lead to systemic intoxication and inflammation.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
Arlington Police told The Athletic the former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback faces one count of assault on an officer and one count of public intoxication.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 16 Nov. 2024
There were other charges filed against Strickland as a result of the April crash, but only the vehicular homicide by intoxication charge was prosecuted as part of the plea.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 21 Dec. 2024
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Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 10 Dec. 2024
Fats and proteins are broken down and transformed into biogenic amines and toxins, which, when unbalanced, can potentially lead to systemic intoxication and inflammation.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
Arlington Police told The Athletic the former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback faces one count of assault on an officer and one count of public intoxication.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 16 Nov. 2024
There were other charges filed against Strickland as a result of the April crash, but only the vehicular homicide by intoxication charge was prosecuted as part of the plea.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxication
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Growing up in a house with alcoholism and rage, infested with rats everywhere.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 4 Jan. 2025
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The cost to families Like other addictions, alcoholism affects families.Jane Hillstrom, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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The drug is said to be similar to methamphetamine, cocaine or ecstasy, and is unrelated to actual bath products.CBS News, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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There have been plenty of moments for Leeds to celebrate in the past 12 months, but the moment of blissful ecstasy after Archie Gray’s goal to make it 2-1 against Leicester City in February is a standout.Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Cadiz Bay Travelers can spike their happiness when visiting this ancient Spanish port city by enjoying the many parks, beaches and abundance of sunshine. 5.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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That’s about as high as the happiness goes, however.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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As far back as ancient Babylon, astrologers have interpreted the heavens to discover hidden truths and predict the future.Michelle Aroney and David Zeitlyn, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Rabelais points out that there are oddities in the world that cannot fit into any classification scheme, more things in our heaven and earth than are dreamt of in either the medieval pretensions of the summa or the ambitious early modern bibliographic machines.Brendan Fitzgerald, Longreads, 27 Dec. 2024
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Rappers Coi Leray and Trippie Redd are expecting a bundle of joy!Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, a budget isn't about depriving yourself of all joys but about aligning your spending with the things that genuinely matter to you.Tiffany Grant, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Intoxication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxication. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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