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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
The lawsuit alleges the driver was intoxicated at the time of the crash and that others negligently entrusted her with the vehicle.
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Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 22 Jan. 2026
Following a preliminary investigation, the driver was arrested on suspicion of multiple counts including felony driving under the influence and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
During the traffic stop, the trooper suspected that Crain was driving while intoxicated, leading to his arrest, according to DPS.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
In addition to the manslaughter charges, Hackling faces three counts each of first-degree reckless operation of a vessel while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs and second-degree reckless operation of a vessel.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 22 Jan. 2026
Following a preliminary investigation, the driver was arrested on suspicion of multiple counts including felony driving under the influence and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
During the traffic stop, the trooper suspected that Crain was driving while intoxicated, leading to his arrest, according to DPS.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
In addition to the manslaughter charges, Hackling faces three counts each of first-degree reckless operation of a vessel while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs and second-degree reckless operation of a vessel.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Tapascott said speed alone no longer excites drivers.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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At Square Peg, I was surrounded by more than two dozen filmmakers — all brilliant, all hand-selected — and exactly none were excited by the prospect of building audience or crafting distribution strategy.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, epicureans will be delighted with the resort hotel's culinary options, including a restaurant helmed by superstar chef Eric Ripert.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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In cross-country skiing, endurance specialists aim for glory in events such as the women’s 10 km classic and men’s 15 km freestyle, both of which deliver thrilling head-to-head action that culminates in medal ceremonies at the finish line against the snowy backdrop of Valtellina.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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We are humbled and thrilled by the response from film festival audiences so far.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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The debate within the Democratic coalition is already bigger and louder, dividing moderates in swing states from progressives elated by Mamdani's rocket to victory in the nation's largest city.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
12 Jan. 2026
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Wilson can contribute to any super-jam and we’d be elated by her presence.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, Mars and Venus in Aquarius electrify your fifth house of romance, pleasure, creativity, and desire early in the year — followed by a solar eclipse in February — reminding you to follow your bliss unapologetically.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Regulations drive manufacturers to electrify their fleets, giving buyers more choices in electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.—
Erica Van Buren,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Each of the eight best new artist nominees was given a solo performance slot, but none delivered a set as immersive and enrapturing as Doechii’s.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
20 Jan. 2026
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He's also enraptured soccer purists like 70-year-old Ray Hudson, a former pro player, coach and broadcaster who's covered Lamine's games.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Intoxicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicate. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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