as in drunken
being under the influence of alcohol
several wedding guests who got a little drunk
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as in alcoholic
a person who makes a habit of getting drunk
you can't trust anything that old drunk says
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as in spree
a bout of prolonged or excessive drinking
after a weeklong drunk he was unable to remember anything
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or drank
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as in sipped
to swallow in liquid form
the doctor wants her to drink lots of water before the examination
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as in boozed
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
we're worried that she's started drinking again
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Recent Examples of drunk
Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
TheHeavyMetalNerd commented that the alcohol prices may be set high to prevent festival-goers from getting too drunk.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 May 2026
Like when Mark comes home drunk.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 May 2026
At the parties, both boys and girls drank excessively, often leading to vomiting.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
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Adjective
The foundation’s goal is to reduce deaths caused by drunk or otherwise impaired drivers through education, advocacy, scholarships and community outreach programs.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
TheHeavyMetalNerd commented that the alcohol prices may be set high to prevent festival-goers from getting too drunk.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Noun
But while following up the usual drunk-and-disorderlies and petty thefts that come with his new territory, Stilwell gets a report of a body found weighed down at the bottom of the harbor.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 May 2026
Like when Mark comes home drunk.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Verb
In a 2022 study, adults who drank more sugary drinks were more likely to have excess liver fat and signs of liver fibrosis (scarring).
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 May 2026
At the parties, both boys and girls drank excessively, often leading to vomiting.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drunk
Adjective
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At the time of the crash, Alexander’s license had been revoked since March 2021 after a drunken driving conviction in Wisconsin, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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Scott Quigley, was allegedly involved in a fatal drunken cruiser crash in 2023.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
Noun
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That’s an alcoholic who managed to quit drinking, but never dealt with the issues that drove him to drink in the first place.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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After the war, his goalscoring statistics were deleted and his achievements were discredited, with the Polish press labelling him as mentally unstable and an alcoholic.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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On top of doggedly tracking a serial killer whose murder spree started decades earlier, our shrewd heroine uncovers a tangled workplace conspiracy that's as sinister as her prime suspect's motives.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Kenya is in the middle of a $45 billion investment spree on airports, ports, rail, and industrial zones, creating multiyear financing needs and transaction advisory fee opportunities.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The right dram can be a fine summer drink though, either long over ice, used in a highball, or simply sipped slowly on a light evening.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Guests celebrating Giant included American Vogue Editor Chloe Malle as well as theater producers Tom Kirhady, Lucas McMahon, and Greg Nobile, who sipped on wine and champagne and dined on light bites whilst mingling and talking Tony prospects.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Kara crashes in, all boozed up, having returned to a planet where their super-metabolism doesn’t work.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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Aggie is boozed enough to think this is funny rather than disturbing.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Astronomers analyze these patterns, including which colors are emitted, absorbed or reflected, to gauge the size, temperature and composition of objects in space.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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Much of the concern has surrounded chemical sunscreens, which get absorbed into the skin.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Opening avenues for obesity treatment The researchers also assessed the consequences of impaired POMC processing.—
Isabella Backman,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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Part of the nonprofit’s work focuses on empowering parents to have conversations with their children about the importance of never driving while under the influence or getting in a car with an impaired driver.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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These binge-worthy adaptations bring bestsellers to life.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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DeLauter embarked on a historic home run binge the first week of the season, carrying the lineup through a daunting opening trip to Seattle and Los Angeles.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Drunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drunk. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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