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
For Lent, look for fried catfish and cod served with two sides.
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Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
Inspired by the classic French combo of radishes and butter, this Japanese riff opts for daikon, gently pan-fried until hoku-hoku, an onomatopoetic term for foods that are soft, warm, and slightly dry or fluffy.
—Chihiro Tomioka, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2026
Kick things off with the calamari fritti, equal parts crispy and airy, the kind of starter that will make even your anti-fried-food friend cave.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
The pieces toast up crisp, but when served over warm soup, channel the gooeyness promised from the center of a fried slab.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
Inspired by the classic French combo of radishes and butter, this Japanese riff opts for daikon, gently pan-fried until hoku-hoku, an onomatopoetic term for foods that are soft, warm, and slightly dry or fluffy.
—Chihiro Tomioka, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2026
Kick things off with the calamari fritti, equal parts crispy and airy, the kind of starter that will make even your anti-fried-food friend cave.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
The pieces toast up crisp, but when served over warm soup, channel the gooeyness promised from the center of a fried slab.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fried
Adjective
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Abath, who also has died, was a beer-drinking, pot-smoking music school dropout and rock ‘n roll musician who occasionally reported to work drunk.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
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Timberlake was arrested in June 2024 after police suspected him of driving drunk.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Still, the rich history behind the day of laughter and libations remains behind the surge of shamrocks and drunken shanties.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Related Stories The film features several drunken duets between Rudd and Jonas after the former offers the latter some of his marijuana.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Kahului has already experienced its wettest month on record with nearly 20 inches of rain.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
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Proper mop technique to avoid water damage The goal for cleaning wood floors should be damp mopping, not wet mopping.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the crashes reviewed, the system did not detect common roadway conditions that impaired camera visibility or provide alerts when camera performance had deteriorated until immediately before the crash occurred.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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The bonus standard deduction for seniors Seniors and the visually impaired have long been able to claim the Extra Standard Deduction, which is currently is $2,000 for individual filers and $1,600 for married couples filing separately.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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When these work together, firms may reduce wasted spend, improve lead quality, and stabilize case flow.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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No doubling back, no wasted time zigzagging across the city.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
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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Pick a peck of pickled peppers whether 18.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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Tacos Don Tacho #2 stands out for flavorful Mexican food, from chilaquiles to birria served with a rich red consommé, and is prized for its extensive selection of homemade salsas and pickled condiments.—
Bob Carlton,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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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
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“Fried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fried. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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