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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
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Not after Minnesota was blitzed thrice by the Spurs over the last few weeks.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026
By then, the car was covered in snow, the windshield blitzed in white, yet, inside this igloo, the man was at ease.
—Weike Wang, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Maxey drew attention, made the right reads and helped the 76ers take advantage of the 4-on-3 opportunities that came when the Knicks blitzed him.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
The Knicks blitzed the Hawks off the opening tip, racing to an 83-36 halftime lead.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Deep in the woods, a wild man named Jerry (David Wilmot) explains that the herd is blitzed out of its mind on hallucinogenic mushrooms.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Minus Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa, both resting after playing in the first game, a makeshift Astros lineup blitzed Orioles right-hander Brandon Young for 10 runs in four innings, building a cushion for a reeling pitching staff.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
The train blitzed through the Bavarian countryside, through another foggy day.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 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
The Thunder blitzed Wembanyama with several defenders, including Isaiah Hartenstein, Chet Holmgren, Jaylin Williams and Alex Caruso.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Not after Minnesota was blitzed thrice by the Spurs over the last few weeks.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026
By then, the car was covered in snow, the windshield blitzed in white, yet, inside this igloo, the man was at ease.
—Weike Wang, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Maxey drew attention, made the right reads and helped the 76ers take advantage of the 4-on-3 opportunities that came when the Knicks blitzed him.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
The Knicks blitzed the Hawks off the opening tip, racing to an 83-36 halftime lead.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Deep in the woods, a wild man named Jerry (David Wilmot) explains that the herd is blitzed out of its mind on hallucinogenic mushrooms.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Minus Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa, both resting after playing in the first game, a makeshift Astros lineup blitzed Orioles right-hander Brandon Young for 10 runs in four innings, building a cushion for a reeling pitching staff.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
The train blitzed through the Bavarian countryside, through another foggy day.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 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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Spending evenings alone at Wally’s getting drunk and talking to himself certainly doesn’t help Kenneth’s social standing.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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MacArthur recurs in Steve Carell HBO comedy, Rooster, as a drunk hockey coach.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2026
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Carney said antisemites in Canada have fired bullets at Jewish schools and thrown firebombs at synagogues and attacked community centers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Thousands of mail carriers across the United States were attacked by dogs in 2025, with Los Angeles topping the list for most attacks, according to a new report from the United States Postal Service.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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To stress just how high the challenge was, Leeds’ left-back was left with a ripped pair of shorts.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
25 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 show’s storylines have largely revolved around drunken fights, messy breakups, hookups and cheating allegations while occasionally weaving in more serious conversations about race, mental health and fractured childhoods.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
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Two years before the murders, Tinsley was hired by Renee and Phillip Beach, after their daughter Mallory was killed in a boat crash caused by the drunken antics of Murdaugh’s son, Paul.—
James Lasdun,
New Yorker,
26 May 2026
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They were left bloodied, battered and beaten by the end of it.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Los Angeles in 2026 has been scarred by destructive wildfires, battered by the slowdown in the entertainment industry and its urban core is still struggling to rebound from the pandemic.—
Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Hughes, who is the boyfriend of Jamonte's mother, was at the home at the time of the shooting, and officers found a loaded 9mm semiautomatic handgun with a laser sight between two layers of clothing on the top shelf of a bedroom closet, according to a police report.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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The suspect has a criminal record stretching back to 2015, police sources said, including two busts for possession of a loaded firearm.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2026
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The key is choosing unsaturated fats over the fried and greasy options that tend to trigger side effects.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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It can be roasted, baked, or pan-fried.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2026
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“Blitzed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blitzed. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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