How to Use intoxicate in a Sentence

intoxicate

verb
  • The little bit of beer I drank was not enough to intoxicate me.
  • Green is one of the most intoxicating boom-or-bust swings in this class.
    — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
  • And that’s intoxicating to her, and what leads her there.
    — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Don't worry—there's not enough booze in here to intoxicate a housefly.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
  • The man was believed to be intoxicated and was not allowed to board his flight.
    — Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
  • The gleaming cube vase holds the light yet intoxicating scent.
    — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
  • She is not believed to have been intoxicated at the time of the crash, Grieshaber said.
    — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Dec. 2023
  • The scene has an intoxicating snap.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Each one was intoxicating in its own season.
    — Reid Rasner, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • He wasn’t charged with any other crimes or accused of using the gun while intoxicated.
    — Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2026
  • According to police, she was not intoxicated and won’t be charged with a crime.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 June 2026
  • His music can make a gray day feel sunny and a sunny day feel gently intoxicating.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
  • For some, the lure of black market bounties proves intoxicating.
    — Peter Hecht, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Why does DeWine want to ban intoxicating hemp?
    — Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The truth is the Nuggets got cute, became intoxicated by their rocket launch.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Jordan was found intoxicated in a vehicle with a woman while the car was stuck on train tracks.
    — Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 8 Oct. 2025
  • There's movement, emotion and a constant push-pull that can feel intoxicating at first.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
  • At 17 and clearly being intoxicated, my go-to was to pop off.
    — Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
  • He gets intoxicated and goes on crying jags and completely falls apart.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
  • The highs are intoxicating—their laughter, scent and mere presence can feel euphoric.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
  • Pleasant, who was off duty at the time, appeared to be intoxicated.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2025
  • He was allegedly intoxicated and armed with a knife.
    — ABC News, 1 May 2026
  • Fisher and his company are swept up in the intoxicating chaos.
    — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2023
  • It’s set up as an intoxicating escape.
    — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
  • Pierce added, per the suit, also noting that Cutler was intoxicated at the time of the crash.
    — Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Smith was charged with driving while intoxicated, police said.
    — Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
  • According to Maro, the chimps eat the fruit throughout the day and do not show any signs that they are intoxicated.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Wallace was charged with one count of assault on a peace officer and one count of driving while intoxicated.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
  • Some of the images, Allred said, may have been taken while the women were intoxicated.
    — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Add to the meal a glass of wine to softly intoxicate the senses, and relaxation is guaranteed.
    — Michael Alpiner, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2021

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