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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
The woman, identified as the mother of the 2-month-old and 1-year-old, showed signs of intoxication, the sheriff said.
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Lauren Liebhaber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2025
David Paul Allsop allegedly smelled of alcohol and may have shown other signs of intoxication, the source said.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2025
Bobbi Kristina's death was ruled a combination of drowning and drug intoxication, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
What starts as intoxication over access and celebrity becomes a deadly game of identity and dreams at any price.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Liebhaber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2025
David Paul Allsop allegedly smelled of alcohol and may have shown other signs of intoxication, the source said.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2025
Bobbi Kristina's death was ruled a combination of drowning and drug intoxication, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
What starts as intoxication over access and celebrity becomes a deadly game of identity and dreams at any price.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxication
Noun
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Bergerac begins the series as a broken man, grappling with grief and alcoholism following his wife’s death.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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Her personality has been cleansed of the too-obvious psychological tics (alcoholism, narcissism, delusion) used to explain her unseemly propositions.—
Amanda Hess,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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Those three drugs alone have made up over 93% of seizures in recent years, while ecstasy, fentanyl, heroin, ketamine, LSD and methamphetamine make up the majority of the remaining 7%.—
Kate Linderman,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2025
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Still, inhalant abuse is less prevalent than party drugs like ecstasy or cocaine.—
Rachel Hale,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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Dopamine is also released, creating happiness and satisfaction while lowering levels of stress and anxiety.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Today well-lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The heavens are aligned with your relationships, Sagittarius.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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In the meantime, enjoy the beauty that is the Great Nebula of Orion in the late winter heavens.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2025
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Mbappe celebrated in his usual way in recent months, running back to the centre circle, throwing his hands up in the air in an outpouring of joy and anger and urging his team-mates to push on.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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The three-pound mixed-breed internet-famous therapy dog dispensed joy simply by existing.—
Maya Salam,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Intoxication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxication. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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