as in fried
being under the influence of alcohol
work was so awful that I'm just going to go out and get potted tonight
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Recent Examples of potted
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Whether grown as a ground cover to fill in the area below your zinnias or as a spiller in a potted plant, their vibrant lime, green, or purple color makes a striking backdrop for the taller annuals.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Partially shaded by a ramada, the alfresco retreat is surrounded by an array of potted plants—including at least one lemon tree—creating a lush oasis above the city.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Whether grown as a ground cover to fill in the area below your zinnias or as a spiller in a potted plant, their vibrant lime, green, or purple color makes a striking backdrop for the taller annuals.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
However, young trees can be potted—you’ll simply need to move them to a bigger pot every three to four years.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potted
Adjective
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Being from the Cape Fear coast of North Carolina, nothing epitomizes comfort food to me more than fried fish.—
Andre James,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2026
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The lineup includes steaks, shrimp, fried chicken, soups, breakfast dishes, salads and more.—
Richard Guzman,
Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The loser of that game is seeded into the NBA draft lottery based on regular-season record.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Performing at the Miss Universe coronation, broadcast to a global television audience, had seeded a fanbase well beyond Asia.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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When Robby races into the room, our drunk country clubber is being restrained, and his nose is bleeding.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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Meet Keoma Duarte, age 41, accused of vehicular homicide of a local cop while driving drunk.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Hernandez was put in charge of submitting the paperwork.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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After the primary, she was put in touch with Ganz, who had been watching the campaign with interest, and who now teaches at Harvard’s Kennedy School.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That has meant hours of waiting for people in car accidents, and no troopers available to respond when a call about a drunken driver comes in, according to ISP.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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In February 2025, however, he was arrested in Minnesota on a drunken driving charge, jailed, and then turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.—
Clark Kauffman,
Des Moines Register,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Their plumed blooms in pink, red, white, and purple, and their fern-like leaves add visual contrast when planted with hydrangeas.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
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Each section with a sprout can be cut into a seed potato and planted.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In between are a bunch of mongrel appliances that leave both humans and technology worse for wear, like a computer, in a 2024 photo by Sara Deraedt, that seems to be giving birth to a wet child.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Uneven landscaping, wet grass and soft soil from recent rain can all make ladder placement risky.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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About 2 minutes and 40 seconds into the fight, Grasso drilled Barber in the head with a left hook, knocking her out.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2026
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Corjay gathered the rebound and drilled a 3-pointer with 15 seconds remaining for the game-winner.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Potted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potted. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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