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 whole house smells of fried cheese, or something wonderful has been cooked around here.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Purple dough is wrapped around a juicy, savory filling and pan-fried to perfection.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
Of course, fried chicken, instant ramen, soda, and chips share a certain inherent junkiness.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 23 Aug. 2025
But practical evidence of AI transforming everyday tasks is limited, which is where fried chicken comes in.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fried
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Purple dough is wrapped around a juicy, savory filling and pan-fried to perfection.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
Of course, fried chicken, instant ramen, soda, and chips share a certain inherent junkiness.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 23 Aug. 2025
But practical evidence of AI transforming everyday tasks is limited, which is where fried chicken comes in.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fried
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fried
Adjective
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But marijuana consumption has gone up at the same time that alcohol consumption has gone down, and the qualitative differences between being high and being drunk translate to differences in social behavior.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
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Eilert is soon drunk and distraught over seemingly losing his manuscript, and Hedda tells her ex-lover to kill himself.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Nineteenth century reformers and religious authorities condemned the circus as an ungodly, drunken spectacle ripe with gender transgressions and obscenities.—
Time,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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The fatal October crash is the latest of several drunken driving charges for the 53-year-old Dominguez.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Remove thick layers of leaves, especially wet ones, from the lawn.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the rubber sole adds traction to keep you stable on wet or slippery surfaces.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Yet, in a game in the biggest league in the world, the decision was left to be made by a man with an impaired view of the incident.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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For centuries, if you were born with impaired eyesight, there was nothing that could be done about it.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Advertisers still need to actively review and clean search terms to prevent wasted spend and ensure relevance.—
Mykola Lukashuk,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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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
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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Not to mention preserving summer produce as pepper vinegar, pickled okra, or homemade jams to enjoy throughout the year.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Or make this Green Bean Salad with a Parmesan vinaigrette and pickled shallots—a welcome bright bite to balance the richness of other dishes.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Fried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fried. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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