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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
On April 1, prosecutors dropped the child neglect charge against Anderson and charged her with disorderly conduct and disorderly intoxication, which are both misdemeanors, WESH reports.
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Kc Baker, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
On Thursday, the Mono County District Attorney’s office announced that Osment was charged with public intoxication and cocaine possession and due to be arraigned on July 7.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025
Actor Haley Joel Osment has been charged with public intoxication for allegedly skiing while drunk at a California resort, according to reports.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
Cuban-American actor William Levy has spoken out following his arrest in South Florida on charges of disorderly intoxication and trespassing on Monday.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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Kc Baker, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
On Thursday, the Mono County District Attorney’s office announced that Osment was charged with public intoxication and cocaine possession and due to be arraigned on July 7.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025
Actor Haley Joel Osment has been charged with public intoxication for allegedly skiing while drunk at a California resort, according to reports.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
Cuban-American actor William Levy has spoken out following his arrest in South Florida on charges of disorderly intoxication and trespassing on Monday.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxication
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Like many Native American reservations, the people who live there suffer from poverty, alcoholism, dysfunctional families, divorce and many other issues.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
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Robert Irsay, who also battled alcoholism, was impulsive and meddling, making rash personnel decisions and berating players.—
Ken Belson,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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According to James, some of the pills were ecstasy.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
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James said the medications included Viagra, sperm count pills, ecstasy and Percocet.—
Jenna Sundel
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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Dylan, a baker’s apprentice, wants to marry her; their journey on his moped is one of the film’s loveliest sequences, an image of freedom and happiness that suggests such a life might be within reach.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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The Wrong Pet Beds Levy says the right type of dog bed is the most essential home item is for a dog's happiness and comfort.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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Everyone will be looking at the heavens through powerful amateur telescopes.—
Flip Putthoff,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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That is set in stone right now barring some sort of miracle from the heavens.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The others — Moira, Rita, and Luke, especially — are able to find joy in repelling Gilead from Boston.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
27 May 2025
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The activities that bring them joy in fifth grade may all get thrown out the window by eighth grade.—
Deborah Farmer Kris,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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“Intoxication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxication. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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