as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
he finally wandered in at 3:00 a.m., obviously lit up
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Recent Examples of lit up
Supporters who had waited two decades for this moment were in tears in the stands, strangers embraced in the streets, and social media lit up across time zones.
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Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Aries Rising June opens on the heels of a full moon in Sagittarius, which lit up your appetite for adventure, long journeys, and new cultures right at the end of May.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
On opening day, they were lit up with images of ocean waves and floating fish.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The lamps, with bases resembling ancient Greek horse statues, that now sit on the reception desk once lit up every guest room.
—Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
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Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Aries Rising June opens on the heels of a full moon in Sagittarius, which lit up your appetite for adventure, long journeys, and new cultures right at the end of May.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
On opening day, they were lit up with images of ocean waves and floating fish.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The lamps, with bases resembling ancient Greek horse statues, that now sit on the reception desk once lit up every guest room.
—Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lit up
Adjective
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Spending evenings alone at Wally’s getting drunk and talking to himself certainly doesn’t help Kenneth’s social standing.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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MacArthur recurs in Steve Carell HBO comedy, Rooster, as a drunk hockey coach.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The show’s storylines have largely revolved around drunken fights, messy breakups, hookups and cheating allegations while occasionally weaving in more serious conversations about race, mental health and fractured childhoods.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
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Two years before the murders, Tinsley was hired by Renee and Phillip Beach, after their daughter Mallory was killed in a boat crash caused by the drunken antics of Murdaugh’s son, Paul.—
James Lasdun,
New Yorker,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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The key is choosing unsaturated fats over the fried and greasy options that tend to trigger side effects.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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It can be roasted, baked, or pan-fried.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 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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But the investigator concluded in his report that alcohol was not a factor in the crash and that Pino, in his opinion, was not impaired.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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When the body remains in prolonged states of stress or hypervigilance, muscles may remain chronically contracted, inflammation can increase, sleep quality may decline, and recovery mechanisms may become impaired.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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It’s organized by The Spirits Business and judged blind by panels of beverage industry experts.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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From duck blind to blinding lights Minutes before stepping to a microphone at GEODIS Park, the singer-songwriter sat in a tan vest and blue shirt overlooking the stadium.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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“Lit up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lit%20up. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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