1
as in to excite
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
the stunning spectacle of this Las Vegas show is sure to intoxicate spectators
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2
as in to delight
to fill with great joy
she was intoxicated by the news that she'd gotten the job of her dreams
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Recent Examples of intoxicate
In an investigation conducted and published by the Public Prosecutor’s Office, Payne was described as being intoxicated and unable to stand in the hotel lobby the day of his death.
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
Prosecutors claim Martin and Grassi saw Payne intoxicated and unable to stand in the lobby and should have gotten him medical care.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
Investigators don’t believe he was intoxicated or speeding, officials said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2025
Prohibited to pawn property from someone intoxicated Nevada is home to many pawn shops, with plenty of rules and regulations regarding sales.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
Prosecutors claim Martin and Grassi saw Payne intoxicated and unable to stand in the lobby and should have gotten him medical care.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
Investigators don’t believe he was intoxicated or speeding, officials said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2025
Prohibited to pawn property from someone intoxicated Nevada is home to many pawn shops, with plenty of rules and regulations regarding sales.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicate
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What excited you about being part of this iconic network's legacy?—
H. Alan Scott,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Autonomy in movement excites me - terrestrial, underwater, airspace and outer space.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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There is an argument that Alexander-Arnold is just a 21st-century version of Glenn Hoddle, a midfield playmaker who both delighted and baffled the country in the 1980s.—
Rory Smith,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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Following the birth of Patrick and Brittany Mahomes’ daughter, Golden Raye, last Sunday, Randi Mahomes delighted fans with a post on Instagram following the blessed event.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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The director found a method for keeping the thriller elements thrilling.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2025
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Our kids were thrilled at the prospect of a sleepover and disappeared inside to play, while the adults stood at the door, staring at the mountain ablaze in the distance.—
Paula James-Martinez,
Glamour,
18 Jan. 2025
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The play ignited the crowd and elated his coach, who ran over and embraced Aidan Mahaney at the scorer’s table.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2025
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But hearing those very industrial and harsh sounds for the first time was such an elating feeling.—
Justin Curto,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2024
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And in November, the EPA awarded the state $95 million to electrify transportation and equipment at ports, including the Illinois International Port in the East Side neighborhood.—
Nara Schoenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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In a major move set to electrify action film aficionados, Shout!—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2025
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Rather than be dissuaded, however, Wright felt this was the perfect reason to explore a time in history when large swathes of humanity became enraptured in cruel ideology espoused by charismatic but deeply flawed men.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
22 Sep. 2024
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The Olympics have enraptured the world, propelling many previously unknown athletes to become household names.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
10 Aug. 2024
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“Intoxicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicate. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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