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as in bombed
being under the influence of a recreational drug
she says she was too blitzed to remember most of the party
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as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
Bartenders are trained to cut off patrons before they get completely blitzed.
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as in attacked
to use bombs or artillery against
in 1940 and 1941 the German air force blitzed London night after horrible night
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Recent Examples of blitzed
Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
Among 42 qualifying quarterbacks, Ridder ranked 33rd in blitzed passing grade and 38th in blitzed yards per attempt (per PFF).
—Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2023
Austin Mock, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The Wildcats blitzed Manning on 14 of his 32 dropbacks, collecting three sacks and pressuring Manning 12 times more.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 2 Jan. 2026
The Pats blitzed at one of their highest rates of the season, trusting the Jets’ receivers wouldn’t get the best of Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis and Co.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
Colorado blitzed Hellebuyck with a number of quality shots in the first 10 minutes, then finally broke through with Brent Burns’ goal.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 20 Dec. 2025
Aledo starts strong, crumbles against Lone Star Aledo blitzed out of the gate with back-to-back five-play scoring drives.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Dec. 2025
Whenever Peterson had the ball, he was blitzed by North Carolina State defenders and met with timely double-teams.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 13 Dec. 2025
But Mundt blitzed and knocked the ball out of the hands of quarterback Star Thomas, scooped up the fumble and returned it for an 82-yard touchdown, giving the Warriors a 28-14 lead at the half.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Prescott was blitzed and threw the ball immediately to running back Javonte Williams, who wasn’t ready for a Cardinals defender to hit him right away.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
The Rockefeller variation most won me over, with the soft, blitzed spinach scented with garlic butter and the satisfying contrast of frizzled cheese over top.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
Among 42 qualifying quarterbacks, Ridder ranked 33rd in blitzed passing grade and 38th in blitzed yards per attempt (per PFF).
—Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2023
Verb
One thing to note about the defense, in the first thirteen weeks of the season, the Texans blitzed at the 15th highest rate in the league, but since Week 14, that number dropped to last.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The Wildcats blitzed Manning on 14 of his 32 dropbacks, collecting three sacks and pressuring Manning 12 times more.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 2 Jan. 2026
The Pats blitzed at one of their highest rates of the season, trusting the Jets’ receivers wouldn’t get the best of Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis and Co.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
Colorado blitzed Hellebuyck with a number of quality shots in the first 10 minutes, then finally broke through with Brent Burns’ goal.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 20 Dec. 2025
Aledo starts strong, crumbles against Lone Star Aledo blitzed out of the gate with back-to-back five-play scoring drives.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Dec. 2025
Whenever Peterson had the ball, he was blitzed by North Carolina State defenders and met with timely double-teams.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 13 Dec. 2025
But Mundt blitzed and knocked the ball out of the hands of quarterback Star Thomas, scooped up the fumble and returned it for an 82-yard touchdown, giving the Warriors a 28-14 lead at the half.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Prescott was blitzed and threw the ball immediately to running back Javonte Williams, who wasn’t ready for a Cardinals defender to hit him right away.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blitzed
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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Kelly cited a string of events in which Hegseth allegedly appeared drunk with his staff.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Perry shared in the book that Aniston was the first costar to confront him about his addiction despite him never having been drunk on set.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Crabtree stopped, turned, attacked the ball and snagged it.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Nelson claimed to police that the man attacked her and their son after opening the car door.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In the footage, also obtained by PEOPLE, Tarek can be seen wearing a ripped shirt as he's questioned by an officer in a small room with his elderly dad.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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When at ports, the crew does everything from deck tours and day sails to maintenance, such as fixing a stove, sewing a ripped sail or doing laundry.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Invisigal wants to lead a drunken raid on the heavily armed warehouse; the player gets an opinion, but Blazer isn’t having it either way.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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James, 34, was wanted by authorities that day in connection with multiple cases – three traffic violations, a misdemeanor assault and a probation violation in a 2019 drunken driving case.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Tossed and battered by violent wind and severe turbulence, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Hunters have spent the past week diving into the eye of Melissa — a storm of historic ferocity — to gather life-saving data.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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At least 19 people have lost their lives in Jamaica from Hurricane Melissa, which battered the island this week as the most powerful storm to ever hit the Caribbean nation.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Bears are still in third place in the loaded NFC North, with the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions ahead of them.—
Jon Conahan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Emanuel Sharp, Joseph Tugler and a loaded supporting cast will finish the job for Kelvin Sampson this time.—
The Athletic College Basketball Staff,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Pretzels are often marketed as a better-for-you snack compared to richer, fried alternatives like potato chips.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
30 Dec. 2025
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The fries were tallow fried and incredibly crisp, which is rare to find since most restaurants use seed oils.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Blitzed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blitzed. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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