DRUNK (IN) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

drunk (in)

verb

variants or drank (in)

Definition of drunk (in)

past participle of drink (in)

as in welcomed

to receive or accept gladly or readily the studio audience for the infomercial seemed to drink in—a little too readily—every word of the host's spiel

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Ian Johnson, a former Boise State running back, will be welcomed as the guest picker.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 13 Nov. 2026
Hegseth welcomed to the Pentagon the Army unit that guards the tomb and awarded Spc.

— Konstantin Toropin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of welcomed

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Democrats believe Trump has embraced a wildly unpopular position and handed them an opportunity to become the party that pushes for guardrails on AI development.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
The music branch embraced nonfiction scores early on and continued to do so for more than three decades.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of embraced

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The cube has enjoyed another surge in popularity in recent years as global competitions have proliferated, measuring who can solve the puzzle the fastest.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
This hearty winter veggie is enjoyed cooked, upping its beta-carotene bioavailability.

— Christina Manian, HEALTH, 12 Nov. 2026

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