as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
after a night spent partying, the fraternity brothers were all severely inebriated
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Recent Examples of inebriated
This is not the first time an inebriated raccoon has made headlines.
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Amy McCarthy, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Perry Tole, 69, was working the late shift for a cooking oil recycling company when an inebriated Sanchez confronted him near the loading dock of the Westin Indianapolis.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 22 Nov. 2025
In April, 1878, Dodge City marshal Ed Masterson was mortally wounded while attempting to disarm an inebriated cowboy.
—Literary Hub, 18 Nov. 2025
As the inebriated soldiers learn when they’re granted easy entry back onto the base, Dick has special privileges.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
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Amy McCarthy, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Perry Tole, 69, was working the late shift for a cooking oil recycling company when an inebriated Sanchez confronted him near the loading dock of the Westin Indianapolis.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 22 Nov. 2025
In April, 1878, Dodge City marshal Ed Masterson was mortally wounded while attempting to disarm an inebriated cowboy.
—Literary Hub, 18 Nov. 2025
As the inebriated soldiers learn when they’re granted easy entry back onto the base, Dick has special privileges.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inebriated
Adjective
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And people are drawn to sports not just to gamble, or to get drunk, but because of the drama.—
Mac Engel
April 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
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The felony charge from 2014 involved drunk driving with her baby daughter in the back seat.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Well, there are worse things to do with your guilt over saying something cruel in a drunken rant than throwing a very thoughtful 30th-birthday party, no?—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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Sam knows the shame Hally has suffered from his father’s drunken sprees.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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He was indicted with motor vehicle homicide through negligent and impaired driving on March 26 — two years and three months after the fatal crash.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Symptoms can include problems with movement, tremors, stiffness and impaired balance and later difficulty walking, talking or completing simple tasks.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Bao’s signature buns are also a must-order: get one or two for each diner, including the classic pork-and-peanut plus a fried chicken or prawn croquette.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Apr. 2026
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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
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“Inebriated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inebriated. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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