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 lineup includes steaks, shrimp, fried chicken, soups, breakfast dishes, salads and more.
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Richard Guzman, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
The eatery offers classic burgers, fries, fried chicken, sandwiches, cocktails and more.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Feb. 2026
For Lent, look for fried catfish and cod served with two sides.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
Inspired by the classic French combo of radishes and butter, this Japanese riff opts for daikon, gently pan-fried until hoku-hoku, an onomatopoetic term for foods that are soft, warm, and slightly dry or fluffy.
—Chihiro Tomioka, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2026
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Richard Guzman, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
The eatery offers classic burgers, fries, fried chicken, sandwiches, cocktails and more.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Feb. 2026
For Lent, look for fried catfish and cod served with two sides.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
Inspired by the classic French combo of radishes and butter, this Japanese riff opts for daikon, gently pan-fried until hoku-hoku, an onomatopoetic term for foods that are soft, warm, and slightly dry or fluffy.
—Chihiro Tomioka, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fried
Adjective
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An allegedly very drunk and disruptive bar patron decided Wednesday night to call police and tell them that bar staff were assaulting him.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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People can be persuaded that community action should trump individual choice if a behavior, such as smoking cigarettes or driving while drunk, harms others who don’t engage in it.—
Marie Helweg-Larsen,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Roster imbues his Ed with a sort of goofball persona, delightfully recalling his many hotel adventures after some drunken discomfort.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Demorris Hunter was accused of strangling 38-year-old Teresa Green in May 2002 shortly after a party with their neighbors allegedly ended in a drunken altercation.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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The formula works on wet, damp, or dry hair and is infused with argan oil for extra hydration.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Veronica, a pug with a spiky pink collar, trudged alongside her sister Betty, a thirteen-year-old hound, in Princeton one recent wet morning.—
Gabriel Debenedetti,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The internet is full of accounts of the difficulties of captchas for the visually impaired, so ChatGPT’s training data is full of them, too.—
Amanda Gefter,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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Cellphone use can distract students and lead to disengagement from school, impaired learning and poorer mental health.—
Brian Jacob,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
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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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The bite-size nuggets are topped with hot honey, Parmesan, and pickled peppers and served in a pool of creamy, salty stracciatella.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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At the center of it all was owner, Kristina Balayan, who served us dolmas, trout, pickled vegetables, roasted potatoes, lubu shorva (red bean soup) and other specialties.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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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 Apr. 2026.
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