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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 office said Butler showed no signs of intoxication and was cooperative.
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Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Because there is no test to determine that there’s cane toad intoxication present in a dog, veterinarians rely on owners to constantly monitor and supervise their pets when outdoors, especially in areas where cane toads could be present.
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Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
He was transported to the Clayton County Jail and charged with public intoxication.
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Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Butler was taken to the hospital by ambulance and showed no signs of intoxication.
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Tessa Hoyos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Because there is no test to determine that there’s cane toad intoxication present in a dog, veterinarians rely on owners to constantly monitor and supervise their pets when outdoors, especially in areas where cane toads could be present.
—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
He was transported to the Clayton County Jail and charged with public intoxication.
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Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Butler was taken to the hospital by ambulance and showed no signs of intoxication.
—
Tessa Hoyos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxication
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As for her own struggles with substance abuse, Sweetin has been candid about her efforts to get sober after years of battling meth and cocaine addiction, in addition to alcoholism.
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In the second season, we were introduced to Carmy and Mikey’s mother Donna (Jamie Lee Curtis), whose dysfunctions, including alcoholism, certainly helped create the family’s addiction to chaos.
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The album covers hardstyle, new age pop, and operatic folk at a sometimes startling pace, capturing the chaos and ecstasy of one of the most physically and emotionally transformative experiences the human body can endure.
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While Pughsley planned seminars, Burdette lined up cocaine, ecstasy, and strippers.
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Ultimately, jurors sided with prosecutors whose 2023 criminal indictment outlined numerous instances of teens getting injured as a result of their inebriation under her watch.
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Spike Jones and His City Slickers recorded their version with a flurry of wacky sound effects that made the inebriation seem even more soused.
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In a way, playing baseball helps bring happiness to those going through tragedy, Rojas said.
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The image is powerful — a dog sprinting across green grass, the quintessential picture of canine happiness.
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Authorities say Kristina Lopez Lujan is now charged with simple battery, public drunkenness, and disorderly conduct.
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States have generally applied Clean Slate to non-violent, low-level offenses like writing a bad check, drug possession or public drunkenness.
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Plants look simply stunning in the garden, with silvery foliage and heaven-scented blooms abuzz with pollinators.
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The queen of pop swapped her Confessions II-era shiny golden doll-like curls for a high-to-the-heavens mullet.
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These days, Evan finds some joy with his parents’ dog, a Mini Aussie named Gypsy, which now lives with him.
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The days leading up to his passing were filled with joy, gratitude, peace and acceptance.
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“Intoxication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxication. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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