- past participle of intoxicate.
- past tense form of intoxicate.
intoxicated
Example Sentences
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In the past five years, at least three states — Minnesota, Michigan and Texas — have changed their laws so that they do not differentiate based on whether someone had voluntarily become intoxicated.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
In an interview with CBS, the BBC's US partner, Giuffra argued that his client, aged 20 at the time, was unable to provide consent because she was intoxicated when she arrived at the fraternity house.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Organizers say they occasionally draw people who are intoxicated, having a bad day, or simply looking for someone to vent at.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
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
I wandered through the nearby marketplace, intoxicated by the exotic spices and perfumes.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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