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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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as in alcoholism
habitual or excessive drinking of intoxicants
unfortunately most of his time in college had been devoted to drunkenness and debauchery
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as in inebriation
the condition of being drunk
officials warning that public drunkenness would not be tolerated, even during Mardi Gras
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Recent Examples of drunken
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2025
Prosecutors have alleged a drunken Read struck O’Keefe with her vehicle and then fled, leaving him to die in the cold snow.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
In the plane with me were the pilot and our drunken passenger.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2025
Her continued testimony is expected to play a crucial role in the trial over whether Read killed O’Keefe, her boyfriend, in January 2022 with her SUV during a drunken fit of rage, or whether she was framed for his murder by law enforcement officers.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 1 May 2025
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Adjective
To extend the logic of Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, drunken driving should also be protected as a personal choice.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2025
Prosecutors have alleged a drunken Read struck O’Keefe with her vehicle and then fled, leaving him to die in the cold snow.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
In the plane with me were the pilot and our drunken passenger.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2025
Her continued testimony is expected to play a crucial role in the trial over whether Read killed O’Keefe, her boyfriend, in January 2022 with her SUV during a drunken fit of rage, or whether she was framed for his murder by law enforcement officers.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drunken
Adjective
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Wah’s grandfather told officers that Wah had drunk alcohol earlier that morning at the apartment.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
16 May 2025
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Read faces charges of second-degree murder, drunk driving manslaughter and fleeing a deadly accident in O'Keefe's death.—
Michael Ruiz , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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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.—
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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
Noun
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The actor was struggling with alcoholism and took a hiatus from acting in the mid-2000s.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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Though Lou had initially been her right-hand man, his battle with alcoholism and his desire to make a name for himself in the music business led to his retreat from the family business.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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The sweetness of fried plantains perfectly complemented the savory and cheesy pupusas, while the beans were well seasoned — a surprising standout.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2025
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One popular theory holds that fried chicken was brought to the U.S. by Scottish immigrants; enslaved people, and later free Black cooks, perfected the seasoning and preparation of the dish.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
10 May 2025
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Residents voiced concerns over safety and public intoxication during public comment ahead of the decision.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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However, the deputy noted that the man showed four out of eight indicators of intoxication during the walk and turn test and four out of four indicators during the one leg stand test, the lawsuit said.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2025
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“Drunken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drunken. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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