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
While fried chicken might be the most iconic Southern chicken dish, chicken and dumplings doesn’t fall far behind.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
And this year, rapper, actor, and hometown legend 2 Chainz is teaming up with Zaxby's to turn December into one big plate of festive, fried goodness.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
Breakfast dishes include a California-style burrito and a sweet potato bowl with Peruvian-style roast chicken, while lunch options include pan con chicharron sandwiches with fried pork and sweet potato.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Hot fried eggplant was stacked greater than 2 inches in a hotel pan for cooling.
—Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fried
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
And this year, rapper, actor, and hometown legend 2 Chainz is teaming up with Zaxby's to turn December into one big plate of festive, fried goodness.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
Breakfast dishes include a California-style burrito and a sweet potato bowl with Peruvian-style roast chicken, while lunch options include pan con chicharron sandwiches with fried pork and sweet potato.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Hot fried eggplant was stacked greater than 2 inches in a hotel pan for cooling.
—Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fried
Adjective
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Reading Cassandra’s voice is like reading The Bell Jar’s Esther if Esther were drunk on brandy half the time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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As thousands of medical caregivers walked off the job Monday in what became the largest nurses’ strike in New York City history, officials at a major hospital accused the nurses’ union of making unreasonable demands — including protections for nurses who come to work drunk or high.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That is one of many problems that Zara and Luke go on to dodge, including dead-ends, dead bodies and a drunken mom.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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In 2025, he was twice arrested for drunken driving, with both arrests resulting in a conviction on a charge of first-offense drunken driving.—
Clark Kauffman,
Des Moines Register,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Just look at Serena Williams’ wet waves and Kerry Washington’s braids.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Jan. 2026
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Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The very young, very old and those with impaired temperature perception or regulation face the highest risks.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Traffic deaths in Colorado increased in 2025, reversing a decline in recent years, with about one in three deaths related to impaired driving, according to state data released Thursday.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Because for all the roiling frustration this production evokes with its wasted potential, there are still those moments of greatness, where the soaring vocals meld with potent lyrics and the entire theater is rapt.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Nov. 2025
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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
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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Chicken Scarpariello is a classic Italian-American dish that combines chicken, sausage, peppers, and a tangy-sweet pan sauce that is often flavored with vinegar or pickled peppers.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
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The open trunk of her black Toyota sedan was lined with coolers holding homemade tamales and pupusas, along with salsas and pickled vegetables.—
Jordan Salama,
New Yorker,
30 Dec. 2025
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 31 Jan. 2026.
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