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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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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
Police say their investigation determined that the baby's father was intoxicated and fell asleep on his child.
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
Lawmakers have proposed amendments that could even redefine hemp to exclude intoxicating substances altogether.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The California Highway Patrol arrested a Sacramento man accused of driving intoxicated Tuesday and causing a multi-vehicle crash in Northern California that killed a woman and left a 10-year-old girl severely injured.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 2025
The charge of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated carries a potential prison sentence of up to 10 years.
—Cameron MacDonald, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
Lawmakers have proposed amendments that could even redefine hemp to exclude intoxicating substances altogether.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The California Highway Patrol arrested a Sacramento man accused of driving intoxicated Tuesday and causing a multi-vehicle crash in Northern California that killed a woman and left a 10-year-old girl severely injured.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 2025
The charge of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated carries a potential prison sentence of up to 10 years.
—Cameron MacDonald, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicate
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The sci-fi fantasy setting provided an opportunity for technical elements that excited cast and crew members alike.—
Noah Mitchell,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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One development that might excite investors would be a decision to split Eli Lilly stock.—
Christina Cheddar Berk,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2025
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The store has delighted Sacramentans for decades with its abundant decor and offbeat merchandise, from novelty items like fake mustaches and rubber chickens to staples like candles and cookware.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Feb. 2025
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An adorable video of a Chihuahua who loves to floss has delighted the internet, as TikTok users can't get enough of his love of dental hygiene.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Social scientists studying criminal rehabilitation were thrilled that addict prisoners could be transferred out of overcrowded prisons.—
TIME,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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While Castillo was thrilling the crowd with his shots from 3-point range, Gaidukevicius delivered three bring-the-house-down dunks.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 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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In December, Nabors and e2 announced a partnership to develop products to electrify oil fields that rely on diesel generators.—
Katie Fehrenbacher,
Axios,
12 Feb. 2025
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The Union Station geothermal project is part of New Haven’s ambitious plans to electrify all municipal buildings and buses by the end of 2030.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
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The country crooner just walked on stage and started belting out Christmas classics in front of the stunned and enraptured audience.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
18 Dec. 2024
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Ted Bundy, a serial killer who confessed to murder at least 30 young women and girls, was enraptured by the novel and couldn't stop reading it.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
14 Dec. 2024
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“Intoxicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicate. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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