buzzed (off)

Definition of buzzed (off)next
past tense of buzz (off)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzed (off)
Verb
  • Many mid-sized carriers, small fleets and thousands of independent truckers all exited the industry.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The staffers then related what had happened to Sean Graham, the WGA West general counsel, who exited shortly thereafter.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The vessels carrying nine people departed from Isla Mujeres in southern Mexico on March 20 and then lost contact, fueling concern in Mexico, Cuba and beyond.
    ABC News, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The passenger plane, which had 162 passengers and six crew members aboard, had departed from San Francisco and was advised by air traffic control to watch for a military helicopter flying near the airport, according to United Airlines.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Detroit, coming off a 3-2 loss to Ottawa on Tuesday, snapped a two-game skid and moved into a tie in points with the Senators for ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings — and a point back of the New York Islanders.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Toyota has also moved recently to discount its existing bZ electric crossover SUV.
    Keith Laing, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Where the suspect went after the attack is still unclear.
    Terell Bailey, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The suspicious package went undiscovered for nearly a week, but the investigation developed very quickly after it was found on March 16, Kehoe said.
    David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Things became chippy in the second quarter when Denver backup center Zeke Nnaji, pressed into action due to the injuries, got into an altercation with De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II after Murray and LJ Cryer exchanged shoves.
    CBS News, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Arvidsson helped win the faceoff and got the puck back to McAvoy.
    Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Still, the foundation pushed on.
    Michael Adno, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Henley adds that the album wasn't really their idea; it was basically pushed on them by the record company.
    Tracy Smith, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • At one point, Mallach pulled out a pen and made two drawings on a napkin.
    Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Porter pulled out prior to interviewing with Johnson and a community panel.
    Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Florida overcame a 10-point first-half deficit and dug out of a 12-point hole after intermission on Sunday, but could not close out the Hawkeyes, who will face Nebraska on Thursday in Houston.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Six days after the Twin Cities metro dug out from more than a foot of heavy wet snow, people are basking in the warmth of near 70-degree temperatures.
    Adam Duxter, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Buzzed (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzzed%20%28off%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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