as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
after a night spent partying, the fraternity brothers were all severely inebriated
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Recent Examples of inebriated
The inebriated electrician did nothing for our confidence.
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Lizz Schumer, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
But one delicious creation lurks on the outskirts of the market, perhaps overshadowed by an inebriated bustle at Thomas Magee's and occasional lines of sneaker heads that wind around Two 18 shoe and clothing store steps away, when the latest Jordans drop.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 17 July 2024
Putting this part of the story in the mouth of an inebriated Frenchman seems nothing less than a crisis of confidence in the realist mode to depict anything at all.
—Ryu Spaeth, Vulture, 4 June 2024
Half way through the show, fireworks blasted up into the air and the inebriated crowd screamed and whistled.
—Ryan M. Moser, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2024
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Lizz Schumer, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
But one delicious creation lurks on the outskirts of the market, perhaps overshadowed by an inebriated bustle at Thomas Magee's and occasional lines of sneaker heads that wind around Two 18 shoe and clothing store steps away, when the latest Jordans drop.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 17 July 2024
Putting this part of the story in the mouth of an inebriated Frenchman seems nothing less than a crisis of confidence in the realist mode to depict anything at all.
—Ryu Spaeth, Vulture, 4 June 2024
Half way through the show, fireworks blasted up into the air and the inebriated crowd screamed and whistled.
—Ryan M. Moser, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inebriated
Adjective
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Also, since these wines generally do not age well – most are designed to be drunk upon release or within 2 to 3 years – producing enough to meet market demand while keeping a close eye on shifting consumer trends may make good business sense.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The lyrics are threaded with images of a life that’s young, fun, and free: being naked on a beach, flying to Paris on a whim, being drunk at a bar.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Cori Clingman was arrested for alleged negligent manslaughter, homicide as a result of negligent driving and drunken driving and several other counts on Thursday, Jan. 23, per the Star-Tribune.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Buckeyes faithful — scarlet-clad, drunken, frigid from the cold — were finally unshackled from all those losses to Michigan and all those unmet expectations.—
Justin Williams,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The second-most-common neurodegenerative disorder, Parkinson's disease manifests via such motor problems as impaired balance, slow movement, muscle stiffness and tremors.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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One doctor suggested that many children with medical complexities are simply too impaired to benefit from living in a home environment.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Eby suggests topping plain Greek yogurt with fried eggs, avocado, salmon, crispy chickpeas or marinated cherry tomatoes.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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Today’s fried green tomatoes are double-breaded and served with a special Mississippi comeback sauce.—
Carolanne Griffith Roberts,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Inebriated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inebriated. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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