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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
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
As Klarer went to ground, Nmecha skipped inside from the left flank and blitzed the ball beyond Ryan Allsop.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Controversies and boycotts have blitzed the league before.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
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 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
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
His team was blitzed by Team USA Stars in the 12-minute final, 47-21, with Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards earning MVP honors.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
As Klarer went to ground, Nmecha skipped inside from the left flank and blitzed the ball beyond Ryan Allsop.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Controversies and boycotts have blitzed the league before.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
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 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
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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Lyman recalled a massive weekend in Long Beach with 80,000 attendees that resulted in only one arrest—a drunk fan who took Ice-T’s lyrics too literally and started shouting at the police.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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California remains a dairy powerhouse, with one in every five glass of milk drunk in this country coming from California dairy business.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Until Friday, the only television advertising on Paxton’s behalf in Texas, according to the ad-tracking service AdImpact, was a spot that attacked Hunt, a two-term House member from the Houston area.—
Thomas Beaumont,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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In that non-fatal case, Homeland Security claims three undocumented men attacked a federal agent with a snow shovel and a broom, and that fearing for his life, the agent shot one of the men in the leg.—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 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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An off-duty Douglas County sheriff’s deputy spit and cursed at a Parker police officer while waiting to be taken to jail after he was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving earlier this month, according to an arrest affidavit.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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An off-duty cop busted for a Manhattan drunken-driving crash that ended up with one of his dogs dead and another injured has been docked 35 days’ pay and placed on dismissal probation, according to an NYPD document.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Surging prices for food and fuel over the previous year had battered Japanese households already pressed by stagnant wages and low pensions.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
15 Feb. 2026
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The goal, supervisors say, is to generate $1 billion per year to backfill the dwindling budgets of local hospitals and clinics battered by federal funding cuts.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Morgan Township will compete in the loaded Class 1A Kouts Sectional that begins March 3.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Adults picking up or dropping off children from school or making deliveries could bring loaded guns with them in their vehicles, under a bill advancing in the Iowa House.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
19 Feb. 2026
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While the cutlets are breaded and pan-fried, they are finished in the oven until golden and tender.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Inspired by the classic French combo of radishes and butter, this Japanese riff opts for daikon, gently pan-fried until hoku-hoku, an onomatopoetic term for foods that are soft, warm, and slightly dry or fluffy.—
Chihiro Tomioka,
Saveur,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Blitzed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blitzed. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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