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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
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
The Patriots blitzed just once — once!
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo blitzed Hurts on 12 of his 22 dropbacks.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The Eagles blitzed to get to Mahomes.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
The strategy was atypical for Green Bay, which blitzed at the league's second-lowest percentage last season, and even less during Week 1.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 Sep. 2025
This season, opposing defenses have blitzed the Hawks nearly 50% of the time, resulting in four of Robertson’s five interceptions.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
With less than 30 seconds on the clock, cornerback Ethan Robinson blitzed Lions quarterback Henson Hook and managed to come down with a game-sealing interception.
—Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
After struggling to find a rhythm in the first half, the Valkyries blitzed the Chicago Sky out of the halftime break and cruised to a 90-59 win.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 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
Denver blitzed the Colts on 71% of Indy’s dropbacks last Sunday, according to Next Gen Stats — the highest single-game rate for any team since the start of last year.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
The Patriots blitzed just once — once!
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo blitzed Hurts on 12 of his 22 dropbacks.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The Eagles blitzed to get to Mahomes.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
The strategy was atypical for Green Bay, which blitzed at the league's second-lowest percentage last season, and even less during Week 1.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 Sep. 2025
This season, opposing defenses have blitzed the Hawks nearly 50% of the time, resulting in four of Robertson’s five interceptions.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
With less than 30 seconds on the clock, cornerback Ethan Robinson blitzed Lions quarterback Henson Hook and managed to come down with a game-sealing interception.
—Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
After struggling to find a rhythm in the first half, the Valkyries blitzed the Chicago Sky out of the halftime break and cruised to a 90-59 win.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 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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But the longer the night went, the drunker Darcey got.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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The pressure of perfection starts to tell on Redford’s character, Paul, who winds up drunk, in Washington Square Park, in broad daylight, tipping garbage over himself.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In what was billed as the biggest game in the history of this border feud, Indiana attacked from the first quarter and the Illini failed to respond.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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The choice to shine a light on journalism, particularly of the local variety, is especially poignant during a moment when the Fourth Estate is being diminished by macroeconomic forces and even attacked by political ones.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
21 Sep. 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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As the episode draws to a close, Christine takes a drunken Benjamin away as Arthur and Edward turn reflective.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Feng has a drunken smile on his face the entire time.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On the other hand, distance requirements between more intense uses, such as shelters for the battered, could be cut by more than half, dropping from 1,320 feet to 600 feet, or even 300 feet if they’re separated by a major street.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
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Their vessel, Thelma, was capsized after being battered by the turbulent swells when the engine failed; 17 people were tossed overboard into the raging sea.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Campbell was serving a 24-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter with an enhancement for committing a violent felony causing great bodily injury while in a street gang and carrying a loaded firearm in public.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Detectives searched the family’s home on June 20 and found Everton Thomas armed with a loaded firearm, as well as bloodstains in the house, the prosecutor’s office said.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Bring it all together: Transfer the fried chicken to the prepared baking sheet and top with the sauce, about ¼ cup of sauce per cutlet (reserve any extra sauce for serving), mozzarella cheese and remaining ¼ cup of parmesan cheese.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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They can be used in stir fry dishes, as well as fried rice, curry and soup and are found across much of Southeast Asia.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Blitzed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blitzed. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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