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as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
a designated driver sipping seltzer while her friends got bombed
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2
as in ripped
being under the influence of a recreational drug
the police officer determined that the driver was bombed and arrested him
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as in flooded
to attack with a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
following the reporter's obscene outburst, viewers bombed the television station with an unprecedented number of complaints
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as in raced
slang
to proceed or move quickly
skiers bombing down the slope vied for the coveted gold medal
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as in collapsed
to be unsuccessful
the chichi restaurant bombed big-time, lasting only six months
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as in buried
to defeat by a large margin
it's no surprise that the inexperienced baseball team got totally bombed in its first game
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Recent Examples of bombed
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
Zac Anderson, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
All the entrances were reopened after being bombed shut, the support area by the entrance was mostly rebuilt and some tunnels are now open, according to a CNN analysis and Sam Lair, a research associate at the James Martin Center for Non-proliferation Studies (CNS).
—Farida Elsebai, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
The war ended after NATO bombed Serbia for 78 days in 1999, eventually forcing it to pull out its troops from the territory.
—Zana Cimili, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The suspects who bombed the office of Alex Odeh have long been identified by the FBI, and while one was imprisoned for unrelated crimes, the other two have been living comfortably in Israel for many years.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Dennis Quaid and Billy Bob Thornton play, respectively, Sam Houston and Davy Crockett in a film that bombed spectacularly at the box office despite competent execution of the titular battle.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Feb. 2026
Trump, in particular, noted his administration changed the name of the Defense Department back to the War Department, boosted federal spending for military families, bombed Iran’s nuclear facilities, and conducted the Maduro operation in Venezuela.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
Such joint ventures could allow Ukraine to produce more of its weapons elsewhere in Europe, ensuring stability of supply if factories inside Ukraine get bombed.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
But once a pitcher gets bombed at Coors, that’s easier said than done.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
Verb
The president bombed Iran and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
All the entrances were reopened after being bombed shut, the support area by the entrance was mostly rebuilt and some tunnels are now open, according to a CNN analysis and Sam Lair, a research associate at the James Martin Center for Non-proliferation Studies (CNS).
—Farida Elsebai, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
The war ended after NATO bombed Serbia for 78 days in 1999, eventually forcing it to pull out its troops from the territory.
—Zana Cimili, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The suspects who bombed the office of Alex Odeh have long been identified by the FBI, and while one was imprisoned for unrelated crimes, the other two have been living comfortably in Israel for many years.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Dennis Quaid and Billy Bob Thornton play, respectively, Sam Houston and Davy Crockett in a film that bombed spectacularly at the box office despite competent execution of the titular battle.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Feb. 2026
Trump, in particular, noted his administration changed the name of the Defense Department back to the War Department, boosted federal spending for military families, bombed Iran’s nuclear facilities, and conducted the Maduro operation in Venezuela.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
Such joint ventures could allow Ukraine to produce more of its weapons elsewhere in Europe, ensuring stability of supply if factories inside Ukraine get bombed.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
But once a pitcher gets bombed at Coors, that’s easier said than done.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombed
Adjective
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Of course, most of them have been too drunk to notice.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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His wife is crying in the corner, collapsed on the floor, drunk and bleeding from her nose and mouth.—
Mary Gaitskill,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
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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
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Photography enthusiasts will enjoy hanging out in the hotel’s public spaces; the hotel is flooded with natural light and features a spacious foyer with striking contemporary sculptures inspired by the lush hills and rugged shores of Shenzhen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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In this election cycle, the equation is being altered as the campaigns of Black politicians are being flooded with major cash from AIPAC donors and affiliates, radically shifting the equilibrium of some races.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Chatfield raced out to an 11-3 lead, but Staples-Motley closed the dual on a 38-3 run to claim the crown.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 2026
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And although most of his contemporaries who have hit the three-quarter century mark are enjoying retirement or at least slowing their roll, the ZZ Top founding member raced into 2026 with plenty planned, including a gig Saturday at Variety Playhouse.—
Dave Gil de Rubio,
AJC.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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The 175-foot-tall structure at the K West Reactor, roughly the height of a 17-story building, collapsed in seconds after explosives were triggered at its base.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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But as machines moved in, mining jobs dwindled and the local economy collapsed.—
Cecilia Vega,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The entire team struggled to land a 3-point shot, missing their first 11 attempts from behind the arc before Bogdanovic buried one with one second left in the first half to pull the Clippers within 44-38 at the intermission.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
27 Feb. 2026
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The settlement ends litigation between Novartis, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, and the estate of Lacks, a mother who died of cervical cancer at age 31 and was buried in an unmarked grave.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The ministry said settlers vandalized or attacked 45 mosques in the West Bank last year.—
AREF TUFAHA,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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The violence captured on cellphone videos and shared around the globe – buses burning, gas stations attacked, military helicopters flying overhead – wasn’t just happening in remote rural towns long plagued by drug violence.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
24 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,
23 Feb. 2026
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The eatery offers classic burgers, fries, fried chicken, sandwiches, cocktails and more.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
16 Feb. 2026
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