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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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3
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
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
Set in Britain in 1953, the series will follow a new generation of the Shelby family as Birmingham tries to build a better future out of concrete and steel after being heavily bombed in WWII.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 2 Oct. 2025
Junta forces have bombed civilians in a bid to suppress rebellious provinces, killing thousands.
—Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
If Smith had bombed and Wilson had flourished in Denver, the stakes could have been high for Schneider.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Bad-faith audience members review-bombed the series due to its diverse cast and creative departures.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
Earlier this month, Tunisian officials rejected the group’s claim that a drone bombed one of its main vessels.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
There was a time not long ago when boats coming out of Venezuela were beloved, not bombed.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
The day before, Israel had bombed Iran, opening yet another front in the apartheid state’s war against its Muslim neighbors, and the Clarks were concerned about the situation.
—Seth Harp, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 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
After being heavily bombed in WWII, Birmingham is building a better future out of concrete and steel.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
Set in Britain in 1953, the series will follow a new generation of the Shelby family as Birmingham tries to build a better future out of concrete and steel after being heavily bombed in WWII.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 2 Oct. 2025
Junta forces have bombed civilians in a bid to suppress rebellious provinces, killing thousands.
—Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
If Smith had bombed and Wilson had flourished in Denver, the stakes could have been high for Schneider.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Bad-faith audience members review-bombed the series due to its diverse cast and creative departures.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
Earlier this month, Tunisian officials rejected the group’s claim that a drone bombed one of its main vessels.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
There was a time not long ago when boats coming out of Venezuela were beloved, not bombed.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
The day before, Israel had bombed Iran, opening yet another front in the apartheid state’s war against its Muslim neighbors, and the Clarks were concerned about the situation.
—Seth Harp, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombed
Adjective
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Tsukahara was in the back of a Cybertruck when the driver who was drunk and had taken drugs smashed into a tree in a suburb of San Francisco, according to the suit.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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However, Joe proceeded to get blackout drunk at the pool party with the other couples, went back to nap in their room, and told Madison not to come with him.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In the footage, also obtained by PEOPLE, Tarek can be seen wearing a ripped shirt as he's questioned by an officer in a small room with his elderly dad.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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When at ports, the crew does everything from deck tours and day sails to maintenance, such as fixing a stove, sewing a ripped sail or doing laundry.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Fans flooded social media with emotional reactions to the photo, citing the pair's past feud as part of its significance.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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That honesty resonated with parents and teachers alike, many of whom flooded her comments with support.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Howden, a backup pressed into action by injuries to both starting safeties, raced 86 yards for a touchdown that punctuated a 26-14 Saints win.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Tar Heels were boat raced by TCU and UCF, losing by a combined 82-23.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Smith has completely collapsed.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Last weekend, on this same stage at Forest Hills, singer-songwriter Lola Young collapsed during her set at All Things Go.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The number of people believed buried was revised down to 59, from 91, on Wednesday.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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The men dropped onto Sulztalferner glacier in Tyrol’s Ötztal Valley and were said to have buried their parachutes in the snow before pressing on.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Eagles attacked Skinner again, and the home crowd begged for a flag after the safety aggressively defended tight end Dallas Goedert, but no penalty was called.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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In the southern border city of Sderot, which was attacked on October 7, and is frequently the target of rocket fire, a group of Israelis gathered at an observation deck overlooking Gaza to revel in its ruin.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The whole house smells of fried cheese, or something wonderful has been cooked around here.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Victor Tony Jones' last meal, last words Jones, who declined to say last words just before the execution, ate a last meal of fried chicken, collard greens and sweet tea, according to AP.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Bombed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombed. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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