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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, 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
Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
The Patriots blitzed Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham, who retreated backward to his left, trying to set up a short pass to running back Tyler Badie.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2026
The Huskies last faced the Dukes in 2023, and were blitzed, 44-6, by a James Madison team led by then-head coach Curt Cignetti.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
A day later, the Gulls were blitzed for five second-period goals in a 6-0 loss.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Or the sesame seed puree is blitzed with Tuscan kale and completed with tangy pomegranate molasses.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026
During a timeout, the 26-year-old grabbed the whiteboard to instruct his teammates what to do when he was getting blitzed.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 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
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
Adjective
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
This isn’t a Super Bowl preview, but Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold ranked 23rd out of 59 QBs in EPA per play when blitzed during the regular season.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
The Patriots blitzed Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham, who retreated backward to his left, trying to set up a short pass to running back Tyler Badie.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2026
The Huskies last faced the Dukes in 2023, and were blitzed, 44-6, by a James Madison team led by then-head coach Curt Cignetti.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
A day later, the Gulls were blitzed for five second-period goals in a 6-0 loss.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Or the sesame seed puree is blitzed with Tuscan kale and completed with tangy pomegranate molasses.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026
During a timeout, the 26-year-old grabbed the whiteboard to instruct his teammates what to do when he was getting blitzed.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 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
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
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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Reading Cassandra’s voice is like reading The Bell Jar’s Esther if Esther were drunk on brandy half the time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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As thousands of medical caregivers walked off the job Monday in what became the largest nurses’ strike in New York City history, officials at a major hospital accused the nurses’ union of making unreasonable demands — including protections for nurses who come to work drunk or high.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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One study in 2020 surveyed 261 herders in Mongolia, another common habitat for snow leopards; while many reported having seen snow leopards, or had their livestock attacked by snow leopards, none reported any attacks on humans.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The upstream piranhas attacked her, and her blood flowing downstream attracted the rest of the piranhas, leaving the creek clear for the herd to cross.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Also on display, in conversation with Noland’s work, are the ripped and twisted canvases of the late Steven Parrino, who died on New Year’s Day in 2005.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
4 Dec. 2025
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The shapes appeared on a piece of paper with a ripped corner.—
Christopher Schaberg,
The Conversation,
14 Nov. 2025
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The vibe feels somewhat like trying to piece together a drunken night in the cold hard light of day.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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The debaucherous festival, which celebrated the coming of spring, included animal sacrifices and drunken revelry to honor Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, as well as the Roman founders Romulus and Remus.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
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Trump has said previously that the Cuban economy, battered by years of an American embargo, would slide further with the ouster of Maduro.—
Seung Min Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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The arts scene in South Florida has been battered by funding cuts at the federal and state levels over the last few years.—
Daniel Rivero,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Affordability is a loaded term in real estate, especially in expensive areas like San Diego, because what might be good for higher-income buyers could seem like another universe to thousands of people.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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In addition to the murder charge, she is accused of assault with a firearm, first degree residential burglary and carrying a loaded firearm in public.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The pieces toast up crisp, but when served over warm soup, channel the gooeyness promised from the center of a fried slab.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The menu, created by chef Pierre Gagnaire, is a lesson in classic French brasserie cuisine with sophisticated touches—an ideal meal starts with escargots simmering in garlicky butter from Burgundy, continues with pan-fried foie gras, and wraps up with crêpes Suzette flambéd table-side.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Blitzed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blitzed. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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