strung out

adjective

Definition of strung outnext
as in ripped
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 Wehrlein also used some Attack Mode to join the lead pack as the field strung out in a manner uncommon to Formula E races. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026 Indiana strung out the play and linebacker Isaiah Jones met Bernard at the 34-yard line. — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026 Many of my childhood friends were headed to prison or strung out on drugs. — John Blake, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025 Steve now strung out wide in Lane 2 to avoid traffic, but taking on more distance than Virén, who hugged the inside as if painted there, as were Stewart and Gammoudi. — Literary Hub, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for strung out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strung out
  1. loaded
  2. high
  3. hooked
  4. wasted
  5. wiped out
  6. addicted
  7. blasted
Adjective
  • Officers next detained the four, and police said at that point one of the officers found a loaded handgun in the waistband of one of them.
    — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
  • Then, another 20-year-old man, Daktari Rose Deacon, of Hyde Park, left a bathroom that adjoined the bedroom, according to police, who searched the bathroom and found another loaded firearm with an extended magazine.
    — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 20 July 2026
Definition of loaded
Adjective
  • The Big Bend Sector has not experienced the high number of border crossings seen in recent years in other areas farther south along the Rio Grande or in Arizona or California, owing to the remote and challenging terrain on both sides of the border.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • The global luxury resale and collateral market has expanded rapidly as younger high-net-worth individuals and fashion collectors treat assets like investments.
    — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of high
Adjective
  • An exception is Scorpius, whose curved body and hooked tail really do resemble a scorpion.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Perps are less obvious of a fit for sports betting, where wagers are generally hooked to the outcome of a game or other event with a clear end date.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of hooked
Adjective
  • When these work together, firms may reduce wasted spend, improve lead quality, and stabilize case flow.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Advertisers still need to actively review and clean search terms to prevent wasted spend and ensure relevance.
    — Mykola Lukashuk, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Definition of wasted
Adjective
  • The reserve once had a diverse wildlife population but was wiped out in the early 1980s because of rampant poaching and prolonged insecurity in the country.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
  • The next season was wiped out to the NHL’s lockout, and when the league relaunched, the new rule changes worked against players like Hatcher.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Definition of wiped out
Adjective
  • The story follows Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and crew as their owner Bonnie becomes addicted to her new favorite gadget, a kiddie smart tablet known as Lilypad.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 9 July 2026
  • The state does not sufficiently fund services for people who become addicted to gambling via the sports-betting apps on their phones, mental health experts say, and there are not enough therapists trained to treat gambling addiction.
    — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
Definition of addicted
Adjective
  • With more than a dozen varieties grown in and around SoCal, in 2026 alone, heads (of cabbage) will roll if Angelenos can’t get their fix of this vitamin-rich, potassium-laden, calcium-blasted antioxidant VIP in 2026.
    — Rebecca Leib, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Each earbud is made from polished aluminum and housed in a pearl-blasted charging case made from natural aluminum.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Definition of blasted

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“Strung out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strung%20out. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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