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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
Sarah Todd, STAT, 6 Feb. 2026
And to spring back to mazeh for a moment, the menu’s weirdest disappointment was the hummus, a dish that isn’t a longstanding part of Iranian cuisine, but, as with so many of us in the world who love blitzed garbanzos, has been adopted from its Eastern Mediterranean origins.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
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
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
The Phillies blitzed Colorado starter Michael Lorenzen for a touchdown in the first inning en route to a dominant 10-1 win.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
The majority of the work happens in the blender, where nearly a full bunch of chives is blitzed into eggs to tint them a whimsical green color.
—Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Anyone who has buttered and blitzed a mountain of mashed potatoes into a purée will understand.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Tuesday night, blitzed in the fourth quarter by the Charlotte Hornets.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The refs weren’t calling many touch fouls so the Rebels aggressively blitzed the Longhorn ball-handlers from beginning to end.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
In Los Angeles, Minter’s defense was zone-heavy and rarely blitzed, yet finished 10th in sacks and second in preventing explosive passes.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
McDuffie blitzed and deflected the pass from 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Food companies, meanwhile, put additives in the base of blitzed starches like corn and potato that make up so many savory snacks and breakfast cereals.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 6 Feb. 2026
And to spring back to mazeh for a moment, the menu’s weirdest disappointment was the hummus, a dish that isn’t a longstanding part of Iranian cuisine, but, as with so many of us in the world who love blitzed garbanzos, has been adopted from its Eastern Mediterranean origins.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
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
Minnesota blitzed the Los Angeles Lakers by 22 points in the Western Conference playoffs opener last season.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
The Phillies blitzed Colorado starter Michael Lorenzen for a touchdown in the first inning en route to a dominant 10-1 win.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
The majority of the work happens in the blender, where nearly a full bunch of chives is blitzed into eggs to tint them a whimsical green color.
—Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Anyone who has buttered and blitzed a mountain of mashed potatoes into a purée will understand.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Tuesday night, blitzed in the fourth quarter by the Charlotte Hornets.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The refs weren’t calling many touch fouls so the Rebels aggressively blitzed the Longhorn ball-handlers from beginning to end.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
In Los Angeles, Minter’s defense was zone-heavy and rarely blitzed, yet finished 10th in sacks and second in preventing explosive passes.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
McDuffie blitzed and deflected the pass from 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blitzed
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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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And people are drawn to sports not just to gamble, or to get drunk, but because of the drama.—
Mac Engel
April 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
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The felony charge from 2014 involved drunk driving with her baby daughter in the back seat.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Police on Friday closed Kensington Gardens, a central London park visited by thousands of tourists and local residents every day, after a group that Israel has linked to Iran posted a video claiming Israel’s nearby London embassy was going to be attacked with drones carrying dangerous substances.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The rabbi of Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow, northwest London, which was attacked by arsonists over the weekend, took to social media on Sunday to show members of his congregation gathering in his home to pray.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Brushes, pens and pencils lie next to the ripped cuffs of cotton workshirts, and drops of blue and white paint are splattered on the floor, extending the artwork beyond the wall.—
Leigh-Ann Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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The dirt didn’t look different to her: no holes, no ripped piece of lawn, but was there something growing in the mud glop?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Well, there are worse things to do with your guilt over saying something cruel in a drunken rant than throwing a very thoughtful 30th-birthday party, no?—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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Sam knows the shame Hally has suffered from his father’s drunken sprees.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Underneath it all, is a town that’s been battered by hard economic times.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles’ film and TV production crisis, which has battered the entertainment industry’s working classes, is emerging as a key issue in the city’s mayoral campaign.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2026
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The defendant brought a bulletproof vest and a loaded gun.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Arvin faces additional gun charges, including carrying a loaded firearm without a license and unlawful possession of a large capacity firearm, while Jinwright and Singleton were also charged with resisting arrest.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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Most were held at church, which meant the price of fried fish was often sitting through an extended sermon led by a long-winded pastor.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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Can’t choose between fried or scrambled eggs?—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Blitzed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blitzed. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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