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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
Dianna Russini, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Superior/Northwestern blitzed the Fusion with a pair of goals nine seconds apart in the opening minute of the second period.
—Jim Hoehn, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
McDuffie blitzed and deflected the pass from 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Use vegetables not for bulk but as bold flavor flourishes—grated, blitzed, or shaved—to finish off a dish.
—Chadwick Boyd, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
The Rockets sent the double team, trapped or blitzed Brunson at least 19 times on Saturday.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
Other songs are less terminally online and more reminiscent of finagling fake IDs and getting blitzed on the LES.
—Lydia Wei, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 2026
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
Controversies and boycotts have blitzed the league before.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 6 Feb. 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
In Los Angeles, Minter’s defense was zone-heavy and rarely blitzed, yet finished 10th in sacks and second in preventing explosive passes.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Superior/Northwestern blitzed the Fusion with a pair of goals nine seconds apart in the opening minute of the second period.
—Jim Hoehn, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
McDuffie blitzed and deflected the pass from 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Use vegetables not for bulk but as bold flavor flourishes—grated, blitzed, or shaved—to finish off a dish.
—Chadwick Boyd, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
The Rockets sent the double team, trapped or blitzed Brunson at least 19 times on Saturday.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
Other songs are less terminally online and more reminiscent of finagling fake IDs and getting blitzed on the LES.
—Lydia Wei, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 2026
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
Controversies and boycotts have blitzed the league before.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
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
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And Wolff knew it when describing the emotions in the team hospitality unit after the race, where glasses of champagne sat nearby, waiting to be drunk by team members.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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He gets kicked out of school for being drunk.—
Jessica Lipsky,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Iran, Israel and the United States also have attacked oil and gas facilities since the war started, worsening supply concerns.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Its national oil company declared force majeure after the country’s sole oil refinery was attacked.—
Elaine Kurtenbach,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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 dirt didn’t look different to her: no holes, no ripped piece of lawn, but was there something growing in the mud glop?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Hodgson was arrested the next month after allegedly getting in a drunken fight with Long Beach police outside a Shoreline Village bar.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Timberlake agreed to give a public safety announcement against the perils of drunken driving as part of the plea deal that knocked down his initial misdemeanor charge to a noncriminal traffic violation.—
Philip Marcelo,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Some injuries stemmed from fights between detainees, including a man who said he had been kicked in the ear and battered in his ribs.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Some injuries stemmed from fights between detainees, including a man who said he had been kicked in the ear and battered in his ribs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Lighter on carbs but just as full of flavor as a loaded potato casserole, this cauliflower casserole is sure to become a favorite in your household.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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Both of the individuals in the car ran away, but officers quickly apprehended a 17-year-old from Bensenville, also recovering during the arrest a loaded handgun that had been reported stolen by the Round Lake Beach Police Department, per the news release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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In fact, meals like chili, soup, and even fried chicken are even better the next time around.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Waiting long to eat fried chicken is unfair to the dish.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Blitzed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blitzed. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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