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 whole house smells of fried cheese, or something wonderful has been cooked around here.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Purple dough is wrapped around a juicy, savory filling and pan-fried to perfection.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
Of course, fried chicken, instant ramen, soda, and chips share a certain inherent junkiness.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 23 Aug. 2025
But practical evidence of AI transforming everyday tasks is limited, which is where fried chicken comes in.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fried
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Purple dough is wrapped around a juicy, savory filling and pan-fried to perfection.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
Of course, fried chicken, instant ramen, soda, and chips share a certain inherent junkiness.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 23 Aug. 2025
But practical evidence of AI transforming everyday tasks is limited, which is where fried chicken comes in.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fried
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fried
Adjective
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When morality clauses first appeared in Hollywood in the 1920s, they were meant to protect studios from scandal—actors getting drunk, producers getting indicted, the usual mayhem.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Clara, grieving in her own way, sneaks out, gets drunk and high and sees her boyfriend without her mom’s permission.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In one of the most harrowing scenes in the movie, a drunken Douglas Springsteen cajoles a young Bruce into a bedroom slapping game that begins to border on genuine physical abuse.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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The jury convicted her of only drunken driving.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Over time, all that bouncing around with wet clothing causes dryer balls to become matted, felted, and stiff.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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The length will also keep most of your outfit dry, ideally for particularly wet days.—
Erin Cavoto,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The comment section was filled with supportive people who own cats that are visually impaired, but are strong in will.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
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Elliott criticized PepsiCo’s North America beverage business for lagging behind peers in growth and margins, and argued that the company’s proliferation of brands and SKUs has impaired focus and execution.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Advertisers still need to actively review and clean search terms to prevent wasted spend and ensure relevance.—
Mykola Lukashuk,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This is when water from a sprinkler head sprays out onto the sidewalk or street, and that's considered wasted water.—
Yvette Fernandez,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
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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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
Adjective
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Not to mention preserving summer produce as pepper vinegar, pickled okra, or homemade jams to enjoy throughout the year.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Or make this Green Bean Salad with a Parmesan vinaigrette and pickled shallots—a welcome bright bite to balance the richness of other dishes.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Fried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fried. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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