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 key is choosing unsaturated fats over the fried and greasy options that tend to trigger side effects.
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Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
It can be roasted, baked, or pan-fried.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 22 May 2026
Most of the fish is grilled, but there are some fried and raw dishes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
The Best Fish to Fry Most restaurants serving fried fish often opt for haddock or Alaskan cod.
—Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fried
Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
It can be roasted, baked, or pan-fried.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 22 May 2026
Most of the fish is grilled, but there are some fried and raw dishes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
The Best Fish to Fry Most restaurants serving fried fish often opt for haddock or Alaskan cod.
—Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fried
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fried
Adjective
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Vuvuzelas honked like a chorus of drunk geese, and spectators chattered excitedly.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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And his father was a drunk and not a nice person.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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At the time of the crash, Alexander’s license had been revoked since March 2021 after a drunken driving conviction in Wisconsin, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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Scott Quigley, was allegedly involved in a fatal drunken cruiser crash in 2023.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The guests hop up and down on one foot, unbuckling shoes, some falling on the floor, others grabbing body parts or wet laundry for support.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Struck in 1922 during an unusually wet period, the Colorado River Compact overestimated how much water the river could provide.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Opening avenues for obesity treatment The researchers also assessed the consequences of impaired POMC processing.—
Isabella Backman,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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Part of the nonprofit’s work focuses on empowering parents to have conversations with their children about the importance of never driving while under the influence or getting in a car with an impaired driver.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 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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Arranged over the top are dollops of crema and slivers of pickled yellow squash.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Her parents Aaron and Vicky Robayna and her little brother Mateo gave William and Kate a tarte au citron plush and a pickled onion plush.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
5 June 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 15 Jun. 2026.
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