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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fried
Adjective
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That's when prosecutor Greg Greer says law enforcement tracked his phone to Humboldt County, in northern California, where Rickman turned up drunk at a relative's house.—
Paul LaRosa,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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One woman, apparently drunk, ran into the sea and promptly collapsed.—
Robin Romm,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Neighbors said the drunken Queens man who broke into his estranged wife’s home and set off a gas explosion seemed like anything but a ticking time bomb.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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No festivals, no Lilith Fairs — not even a random dive bar on a drunken night out in the ’90s.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Working with wet hair is key to this process.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
4 May 2026
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Showers or even a period of steadier rain will develop Wednesday morning providing for a wet morning commute in spots.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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In Caveat, Isaac (Johnny French) and Olga (Leila Sykes) are both recovering from traumatic events that have left them impaired — him an amnesiac, her intermittently catatonic.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed by former President Joe Biden in 2021, directs the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to require new vehicles to include technology that can detect impaired driving and stop a car if something is wrong.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 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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The addition of spoken word passages by local Geordie poet Cooper Robson, who drifts through balladic descriptions of community, working-class masculinity, and pickled onions, aids Knats in their explorations of their hometown.—
Archie Forde,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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After canning, try serving on a sandwich or enjoy a few pickled veggies as a side dish.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 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 5 May. 2026.
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