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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
Meanwhile, to avoid alcohol intoxication, the flies must carefully assess whether the odor remains appealing or has reached a level that triggers repulsion.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Apr. 2025
Jack West was booked into the Bexar County Jail on a charge of intoxication manslaughter.
—Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2025
Alcohol’s effect typically wears off within 8 hours, marijuana intoxication can lead to impairment for up to 36 hours after a single use.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
In 2020 Wallen was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Apr. 2025
Jack West was booked into the Bexar County Jail on a charge of intoxication manslaughter.
—Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2025
Alcohol’s effect typically wears off within 8 hours, marijuana intoxication can lead to impairment for up to 36 hours after a single use.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
In 2020 Wallen was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxication
Noun
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From multiple run-ins with the law to a couple stints in rehab, the 63-year-old actress's latest arrest caps her long battle with alcoholism.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Beset by coughing fits, alcoholism, and a healthy dose of self-loathing, Kilmer’s portrayal emphasized the human frailty of an Old West legend over masculine bravado.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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In one raid carried out last week at a residential address, Oakman said, KCK police officers seized nearly 1,500 grams of marijuana and cocaine, along with 48 ecstasy and methamphetamine pills, 15 assault rifles and about $5,230 in cash.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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That’s why there have countless films and even a couple of series constructed around the agony and the ecstasy of moviemaking.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
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In a close-up, her weary face begins to light up with happiness, a hope that this is only temporary, and she’ll be reunited with her mother soon.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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For me, happiness in the long run includes a family—hopefully with two or three daughters.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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April is when the constellations of winter like Orion the Hunter begin to make their last great stand in the western sky while Leo the Lion and other spring constellations continue their ascension in the eastern heavens.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2025
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Outer petals dipped in pink, bursting open with a yellow interior flicked with blushed tips is floral heaven.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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But one that comes from excitement and joy and chasing each other around.—
Danielle Pergament,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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When friendships are neglected, all the possibilities of friendship—the political possibilities, the possibilities for love, joy, and community—disappear as well.—
Priya Vulchi,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Intoxication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxication. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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