as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
Once they realized he was getting fried, his friends made him hand over the keys.
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Recent Examples of fried
The Crack Shack’s fried chicken is purposely not Southern.
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
After seven tumultuous years that saw multiple owners, hundreds of guitar-picking musicians and a whole lot of fried chicken, Duke's will close its doors for good this fall.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 12 Aug. 2025
As a result, fried okra was a regular suspect in school cafeterias.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
With just a simple mix of ingredients, your couscous becomes lovely fritters, pan-fried to golden perfection.
—Sami Tamimi
august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
After seven tumultuous years that saw multiple owners, hundreds of guitar-picking musicians and a whole lot of fried chicken, Duke's will close its doors for good this fall.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 12 Aug. 2025
As a result, fried okra was a regular suspect in school cafeterias.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
With just a simple mix of ingredients, your couscous becomes lovely fritters, pan-fried to golden perfection.
—Sami Tamimi
august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fried
Adjective
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In Aurora, some of the attendees became drunk and rowdy.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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She is raped, half-drunk, at a party and bites off a piece of her attacker’s ear.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The two girls were killed in a drunken-driving hit-and-run collision, theDepartment of Homeland Security said, by a man in the United States illegally who fled the scene of the crime.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Court records show that Nechville was convicted of drunken driving in 2019 and 2023.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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University of Cincinnati researchers and students sampled wet and dry soil in the Burnet Woods valley in June 2025.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Sep. 2025
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These aftermarket ultra-high performance summer tires are an excellent choice for driving enthusiasts seeking to maximize grip in both dry and wet conditions (the fitment was 235/40R18—the factory stock size for the Civic Si).—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Both studies found benefit for patients with impaired heart function.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ondansetron, doxylamine and corticosteroids were rated as the most helpful medications, but many respondents reported side effects such as constipation, sedation and impaired cognition.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This is when water from a sprinkler head sprays out onto the sidewalk or street, and that's considered wasted water.—
Yvette Fernandez,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
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Each episode is just 25 minutes long, with no wasted motion, and creator Félix Sabroso is already at work on a second season.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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In the small family restaurant in Rogers Park Monday evening, Walter Guevara sat at a table and devoured yucca fries and Peruvian-style rice with stewed chicken, hungry despite his numerous cancer treatments.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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Their sweet flavor can balance the richness of stewed meats and earthy spices and add a unique twist to your meal.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
29 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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Contestants from all across the nation will face rigorous tests that mirror the real-life journey of a comedian — from brutal open mics to bombed sets, rewrites and the pressure of big-stage performances.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Tuck into a few of the downy bao buns—the beef with pickled daikon, mayo, chili and coriander is a marvel, but don’t miss the bao with hoisin duck, pickled daikon, ginger, spring onions and cucumber—the salty crunch contrast with the steamed bun is delish.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Burmese shops in Milwaukee sell dozens of kinds of canned or jarred items, including pickled ginger, pickled dogfruit, taro root and lotus root.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Fried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fried. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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