1. undergoing a process to remove toxins or harmful substances from the body
Usage: present participle of detox
2. withdrawing from addictive substances under medical supervision
Usage: medical context

Examples

• She’s been detoxing for three days with only juice and water.
• The clinic specializes in helping patients who are detoxing from alcohol.
• He’s detoxing from social media by staying offline for a month.
• After the holidays, many people start detoxing to feel healthier.
• The doctor monitored him closely while he was detoxing.
• She felt tired and irritable while detoxing from caffeine.