- past tense form of intoxicate.
- past participle of intoxicate.
intoxicated
Example Sentences
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The government did not allege that he was intoxicated while possessing the firearm, that he was addicted to marijuana, that he had ever threatened anyone, or that his gun ownership had resulted in any danger.
From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2026
The driver was not intoxicated, police said, but claimed his Tesla was operating at the time with "an automated driving assistance system."
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Holm said evidence will show Grossman was not intoxicated, not racing and did not “know what happened.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026
Pop superstar Britney Spears was released from police custody Thursday morning after being arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated near Los Angeles, according to legal filings and US media reports.
From Barron's ● Mar. 5, 2026
In the interim he was intoxicated with an overabundance of free time and his whole frame trembled and fidgeted with impatience.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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