as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
Once they realized he was getting fried, his friends made him hand over the keys.
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Recent Examples of fried
The menu features crowd-pleasing staples like shrimp and grits, hush puppies, and pimento cheese, while more adventurous eaters can try fried alligator.
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Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Do your best to avoid foods with the words fried, au gratin, crispy, escalloped, pan-fried, sautéed or stuffed as this can indicate a high level of fat and calories.
—Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Seafood lovers can expect to get a full taste of the sea; lobster rolls, fried fish, and barbecue shrimp are all on the menu, plus some additional offerings for land lovers.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The lineup includes steaks, shrimp, fried chicken, soups, breakfast dishes, salads and more.
—Richard Guzman, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fried
Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Do your best to avoid foods with the words fried, au gratin, crispy, escalloped, pan-fried, sautéed or stuffed as this can indicate a high level of fat and calories.
—Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Seafood lovers can expect to get a full taste of the sea; lobster rolls, fried fish, and barbecue shrimp are all on the menu, plus some additional offerings for land lovers.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The lineup includes steaks, shrimp, fried chicken, soups, breakfast dishes, salads and more.
—Richard Guzman, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fried
Adjective
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Carter, the oldest, said Kouri was often drunk and would lock him in his room.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Our unlucky simp is Bear (Michael Johnston), one of a quartet of early-20-something friends who work at a music store and get drunk at trivia as often as possible.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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But his idealized vision of a past paradise of social cohesion that late-stage capitalism destroyed doesn’t reckon with the snakes that were always there in this imaginary Eden, including a personal betrayal that’s close to home and only comes slithering out in a moment of drunken weakness.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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In recent years, incidents of tourists behaving badly, including vandalizing temples and engaging in drunken bar fights, have gone viral on social media.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Was Yara going to be mama-birded into eating more wet bread?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Protect Your Tables Instead of vintage lace doilies, use cloth napkin squares in their place to protect your furniture from scratches, candles, vases, and wet plants.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Thailand has long struggled with a high rate of deadly transportation accidents, with factors such as speeding, impaired driving and inconsistent traffic law enforcement frequently cited as contributing causes, according to the AFP.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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This misalignment, sustained over years, is associated with elevated risk for depression, metabolic disturbance and impaired cognition.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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When these work together, firms may reduce wasted spend, improve lead quality, and stabilize case flow.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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No doubling back, no wasted time zigzagging across the city.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In the small family restaurant in Rogers Park Monday evening, Walter Guevara sat at a table and devoured yucca fries and Peruvian-style rice with stewed chicken, hungry despite his numerous cancer treatments.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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Their sweet flavor can balance the richness of stewed meats and earthy spices and add a unique twist to your meal.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
29 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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Don't use a very sharp pickled onion here.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
21 May 2026
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Slices of cold roast beef, beautiful and rare, come attended by a snowy blob of properly sinus-clearing horseradish cream, with a pickled black walnut on top like the cherry on a sundae and a crumbly wedge of cheddar.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Contestants from all across the nation will face rigorous tests that mirror the real-life journey of a comedian — from brutal open mics to bombed sets, rewrites and the pressure of big-stage performances.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Fried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fried. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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