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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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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
Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
But once a pitcher gets bombed at Coors, that’s easier said than done.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Iran has been refusing requests by the IAEA to inspect the sites bombed in the June war, raising concern among nonproliferation experts.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Communists bombed buses and state buildings.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Earlier this month, Mississippi’s oldest synagogue was fire-bombed, and a little over a week ago, threatening signs displaying a swastika and a noose were found at Shalom Park, home to multiple Jewish organizations in Charlotte.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
In 1990, when one Afrikaans-language newspaper became too critical of the government, a defense ministry operative bombed its offices.
—Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
McIntyre sent Fatu through a table in the crowd, then power bombed Rhodes through another table.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Several urban and industrial sites were heavily bombed during the 2024 war, especially in south Beirut and Tyre, a major city in southern Lebanon.
—Josiane Yazbeck, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 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
Iran has been refusing requests by the IAEA to inspect the sites bombed in the June war, raising the concerns of nonproliferation experts.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
But once a pitcher gets bombed at Coors, that’s easier said than done.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Iran has been refusing requests by the IAEA to inspect the sites bombed in the June war, raising concern among nonproliferation experts.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Communists bombed buses and state buildings.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Earlier this month, Mississippi’s oldest synagogue was fire-bombed, and a little over a week ago, threatening signs displaying a swastika and a noose were found at Shalom Park, home to multiple Jewish organizations in Charlotte.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
In 1990, when one Afrikaans-language newspaper became too critical of the government, a defense ministry operative bombed its offices.
—Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
McIntyre sent Fatu through a table in the crowd, then power bombed Rhodes through another table.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Several urban and industrial sites were heavily bombed during the 2024 war, especially in south Beirut and Tyre, a major city in southern Lebanon.
—Josiane Yazbeck, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombed
Adjective
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These conversations might surprise those who think of unhoused men and women as not too bright, drunk or somehow lesser.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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And in Utah, judges are now allowed to ban you from buying alcohol if you get caught driving while extremely drunk.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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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The southern Portuguese city of Alcacer do Sal, about 60 miles from Lisbon, was battling rising waters from the river Sado, with downtown areas flooded and water levels measuring roughly 7 feet high in some places.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The violence broke out after hundreds of middle and high school students flooded the downtown to protest.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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For much of 2025, the company, like other major tech firms, raced to strike deals and pour in investment.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Dustin Boyd, of Crown Point, raced both circuits on his Yamaha Raptor.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Photo by Anne Arundel County Fire Department In Harford County, crews rescued four cows, a bull and a horse after a barn collapsed.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sutton said Minneapolis policing has collapsed since the 2020 unrest, noting the city is authorized for about 900 officers but now has roughly 550, with only around 265 patrol officers available to police the entire city.—
Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some years ago, The Andrea, a seasonal seafood restaurant on the west end of Misquamicut Beach in Westerly, posted a black-and-white photo on Facebook showing a line of cars buried in the sand.—
Kathleen Hill,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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The bottle’s survival through two World Wars, the Great Depression and a century buried in a cellar is exceptional.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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One study in 2020 surveyed 261 herders in Mongolia, another common habitat for snow leopards; while many reported having seen snow leopards, or had their livestock attacked by snow leopards, none reported any attacks on humans.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The upstream piranhas attacked her, and her blood flowing downstream attracted the rest of the piranhas, leaving the creek clear for the herd to cross.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The pieces toast up crisp, but when served over warm soup, channel the gooeyness promised from the center of a fried slab.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The menu, created by chef Pierre Gagnaire, is a lesson in classic French brasserie cuisine with sophisticated touches—an ideal meal starts with escargots simmering in garlicky butter from Burgundy, continues with pan-fried foie gras, and wraps up with crêpes Suzette flambéd table-side.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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