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as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
the drunken revelers made sure to take taxis home instead of trying to drive
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as in intemperate
given to excessive use of alcoholic beverages
drunken ne'er-do-wells who had been pressed into service in the British navy
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Recent Examples of drunken
Read was also found not guilty of drunken driving manslaughter and fleeing the scene of a deadly accident.
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
Between May 1 and Oct. 2 of last year, the city dropped more than 250 domestic violence assault cases and more than 270 drunken driving cases due to an inability to meet the 120-day deadline Alaska sets for upholding a defendant’s right to a speedy trial.
—Kyle Hopkins, ProPublica, 11 July 2025
Jurors did convict her of a lesser charge: drunken driving, also called operating under the influence, or OUI.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025
El Paso, Texas, had the highest percentage of fatal crashes involving a drunken driver in 2023.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
Between May 1 and Oct. 2 of last year, the city dropped more than 250 domestic violence assault cases and more than 270 drunken driving cases due to an inability to meet the 120-day deadline Alaska sets for upholding a defendant’s right to a speedy trial.
—Kyle Hopkins, ProPublica, 11 July 2025
Jurors did convict her of a lesser charge: drunken driving, also called operating under the influence, or OUI.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025
El Paso, Texas, had the highest percentage of fatal crashes involving a drunken driver in 2023.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drunken
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For years across social media, fans have been convinced that the cast of Mamma Mia! were drunk on set due to ouzo, a Greek aperitif.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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The crash occurred about 2½ years after Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III drove drunk at speeds up to 156 mph on a Las Vegas street and caused a fiery collision that killed a woman and her dog on Nov. 2, 2021.—
Cristian Santana,
NBC news,
17 July 2025
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Blaming heated and even intemperate words for the violent actions of madmen invites censorship and deflects responsibility from those who actually commit violent acts.—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
20 July 2024
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The shooting unfolded just as Biden was attempting to focus his campaign even more sharply on criticizing Trump, including for his intemperate rhetoric and divisive message, as an effort to move the conversation beyond his performance in the June 27 presidential debate.—
Tyler Pager,
Washington Post,
14 July 2024
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Sharon's fried chicken comes as a 2- or 4-piece meal with biscuits and either one or two sides.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Dressed cucumbers are also a great make-and-take side for picnics to add to a cold plate, serve alongside fried chicken, or even put on a sandwich.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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“Drunken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drunken. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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