as in loaded
being under the influence of a recreational drug
she seems to have been strung out for most of the 1960s
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Recent Examples of strung out
For one thing, the sequence of living room, dining room, and library is intentionally strung out across the longest possible distance, to provide the illusion of greater space.
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David Netto, Curbed, 17 Oct. 2024
The others seemed to be a bit more spacious, more strung out, maybe even a bit more singer/songwriter-y.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 29 Oct. 2024
There still doesn’t appear to be any end in sight as the case has strung out to become the longest in Georgia’s history.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024
The central mysteries are strung out across the season’s eight episodes, as the agents pursue — but practically speaking, put off — answers.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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David Netto, Curbed, 17 Oct. 2024
The others seemed to be a bit more spacious, more strung out, maybe even a bit more singer/songwriter-y.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 29 Oct. 2024
There still doesn’t appear to be any end in sight as the case has strung out to become the longest in Georgia’s history.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024
The central mysteries are strung out across the season’s eight episodes, as the agents pursue — but practically speaking, put off — answers.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strung out
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Miller was arrested by the Riverside County sheriff's deputies at a checkpoint about a mile from the rally site after a shotgun, a loaded handgun, and a high-capacity magazine were allegedly found in his vehicle.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Three games into the season, a loaded Mets lineup has produced only five runs and were held to only a single hit Saturday, a first-inning double by Juan Soto.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2025
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Hal and Whitney would sit around the living room on the ripped couch and talk about sailing the world.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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Luckily, Frank Grillo plays a ripped scientist who is close to a cure, but also has to worry about keeping his family safe during yet another supermoon.—
William Earl,
Variety,
6 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Shearing emphasized that there are no true winners in a tariff war, as higher prices harm consumers and disrupt global supply chains.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Some products, though, could face duties higher than 145 percent.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That means fewer unexpected shutdowns and less wasted time, as well as lower repair costs.—
Cory McNeley,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Nonetheless, fusion research is rarely a wasted effort, Whyte says.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Use a knife or a sharp hooked tool, advises Fowler.—
Lauren David,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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Why Throw Away America’s Economic Recovery? Americans have the right to choose the cheapest energy technologies like solar energy and EVs instead of being forced to stay hooked on expensive and outdated forms of energy.—
Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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But in the last few years, an explosion of warehouse development has wiped out farmland and open space.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2023
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Across the industry Profits are getting wiped out across the whole chip industry, owing to excess inventories among manufacturers and retailers and a drop in demand for PCs, smartphones, and consumer electronics.—
BYNicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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In a culture drunk on likability and addicted to mass approval, Kilmer was something else entirely — unpredictable, uncompromising, unforgettable.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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According to court documents, an eyewitness told investigators that Ahmed had recently become addicted to crack cocaine and that Carter had allegedly sold her drugs in the past.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
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The watch measure 44 mm, is made from blasted titanium and features a honeycomb skeletonization of the case that reduces the weight by 50 percent, Ross told Robb Report.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
6 Dec. 2024
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When the moment of triumph finally arrived, with a blasted inside-in forehand to the postage stamp corner of the court, Djokovic, 37, crouched to his knees and immediately succumbed to the first set of tears.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
4 Aug. 2024
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“Strung out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strung%20out. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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