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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
Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 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
The Mountaineers blitzed from the left.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
With Brown watching from the bench, his Celtics teammates blitzed the Wizards, scoring 23 of the first 27 points in the second quarter.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 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
Leeds have been blitzed in only two of their 10 matches, yet the wider context of their fixture list means there is a danger this could spiral away from them quite quickly.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Scott has blitzed on 36 plays and has pressured the quarterback on eight of them.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The Dallas Mavericks were blitzed twice by the Wolves in Abu Dhabi, then lost to Real Madrid to open the 2023 preseason.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Oct. 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
Todd blitzed and hit Fifita so hard the ball popped loose and sailed out of bounds.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 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
The Mountaineers blitzed from the left.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
With Brown watching from the bench, his Celtics teammates blitzed the Wizards, scoring 23 of the first 27 points in the second quarter.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 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
Leeds have been blitzed in only two of their 10 matches, yet the wider context of their fixture list means there is a danger this could spiral away from them quite quickly.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Scott has blitzed on 36 plays and has pressured the quarterback on eight of them.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The Dallas Mavericks were blitzed twice by the Wolves in Abu Dhabi, then lost to Real Madrid to open the 2023 preseason.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Oct. 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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Helga once wrestled down a drunk fisherman in the Café, a man of above-average size, and then threw him out like a piece of rubbish; Jens thus transfers most of his weight automatically to her; who is this kid, by the way?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The image featured a glass of white wine next to a cup of green juice that was partially drunk.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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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Salads, fried chicken, pizza and a wings bar with sides such as potato wedges and macaroni and cheese are also nearby.—
Chase Jordan
November 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Breakfast dishes include a California-style burrito and a sweet potato bowl with Peruvian-style roast chicken, while lunch options include pan con chicharron sandwiches with fried pork and sweet potato.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Blitzed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blitzed. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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