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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
Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
This year, the United States has bombed Iran, Syria, Nigeria and Venezuela.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Their four dogs photo-bombed the Easter family photo, featuring all five kids as well as Alex and Paige's partners.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
He’s captured Maduro, bombed Iran, and helped stop the conflict in Gaza.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Caracas, Venezuela — The morning after US forces bombed Caracas, dragged President Nicolás Maduro out of bed, carted him over the Caribbean and installed him in a Brooklyn jail, many Venezuelans hurried to the grocery store.
—Mary Triny Mena, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
It was bombed by the Allies in 1943, and parts—such as the convent’s church—were almost entirely destroyed.
—Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
Since then, the military has indiscriminately bombed civilians, thrown tens of thousands in jail and left millions more displaced.
—Michael Sullivan, NPR, 27 Dec. 2025
Two Tennessee public schools were bombed in 1956.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
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
It’s been a few days since the United States bombed the Venezuelan capital in an operation that resulted in the capture of Chavista President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
This year, the United States has bombed Iran, Syria, Nigeria and Venezuela.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Their four dogs photo-bombed the Easter family photo, featuring all five kids as well as Alex and Paige's partners.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
He’s captured Maduro, bombed Iran, and helped stop the conflict in Gaza.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Caracas, Venezuela — The morning after US forces bombed Caracas, dragged President Nicolás Maduro out of bed, carted him over the Caribbean and installed him in a Brooklyn jail, many Venezuelans hurried to the grocery store.
—Mary Triny Mena, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
It was bombed by the Allies in 1943, and parts—such as the convent’s church—were almost entirely destroyed.
—Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
Since then, the military has indiscriminately bombed civilians, thrown tens of thousands in jail and left millions more displaced.
—Michael Sullivan, NPR, 27 Dec. 2025
Two Tennessee public schools were bombed in 1956.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombed
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Reading Cassandra’s voice is like reading The Bell Jar’s Esther if Esther were drunk on brandy half the time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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As thousands of medical caregivers walked off the job Monday in what became the largest nurses’ strike in New York City history, officials at a major hospital accused the nurses’ union of making unreasonable demands — including protections for nurses who come to work drunk or high.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
12 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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Fans flooded the comments on Styles’ Instagram announcement with excitement about the new album.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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All such Broncos content has flooded Facebook feeds.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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Moore took a few steps to his left before pitching the ball to fellow receiver Jauan Jennings, who raced to his right as if to run.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Hurricanes raced to a 9-0 lead on back-to-back dunks by freshman Shelton Henderson, extended the gap to 17-4 and led 47-33 at halftime.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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But after leading by as many as nine in the first half, the Heat collapsed in the second half, and the result was a third consecutive double-digit loss.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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The man then fled from the scene on foot but collapsed at the intersection of Avenue L and Bishop Street.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rescue workers searched on Friday for dozens of people buried under a mountain of garbage that collapsed at a landfill in the central Philippines, killing at least one.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Prince, who buried her 700th career point in the fourth quarter, scored 15 of her points in the second half after holding off a late surge from the Hoosiers (11-6, 0-5 Big Ten) in the third quarter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rabbi Perry Nussbaum, the congregation’s leader from the 1950s to the 70s, supported civil rights activists and helped found an interracial group of clergy to help rebuild Black churches attacked by white supremacists, according to the institute.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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And, the dog attacked again after the owner failed to secure the dog in a separate room.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Pretzels are often marketed as a better-for-you snack compared to richer, fried alternatives like potato chips.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
30 Dec. 2025
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The fries were tallow fried and incredibly crisp, which is rare to find since most restaurants use seed oils.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Bombed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombed. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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