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
Chesney and many players got their first look at the Rose Bowl lit up at night during a visit Friday.
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Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
His eyes lit up as the early-morning rays doused each layer of rock, turning them different shades of red and gold.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Season's greetings from Joaquin, Lola and Michael, whose smiles practically lit up their Christmas tree in 2015.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Taking a massive bite of his hot dog, Tim lit up like the Fourth of July.
—Charleen Richey, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
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Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
His eyes lit up as the early-morning rays doused each layer of rock, turning them different shades of red and gold.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Season's greetings from Joaquin, Lola and Michael, whose smiles practically lit up their Christmas tree in 2015.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Taking a massive bite of his hot dog, Tim lit up like the Fourth of July.
—Charleen Richey, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lit up
Adjective
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Durango police fired Ball three days later for lying about drinking that night and for having his weapon on him while drunk, according the internal affairs records.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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On the other, falling in line behind a power-drunk bully to whom rules don’t matter.—
Robert Lloyd,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Arrest in White Bear Lake Democratic Farmer-Labor lawmakers filed the complaint after Engen was arrested for drunken driving on March 27.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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Most of the fish is grilled, but there are some fried and raw dishes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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The Best Fish to Fry Most restaurants serving fried fish often opt for haddock or Alaskan cod.—
Jack Hennessy,
Outdoor Life,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Then, wet mop or steam mop the floors to remove any stains or marks.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 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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According to legal records obtained by Channel 7 News, Reyes has a history of impaired driving.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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The department said the checkpoint focused on impaired drivers and also targeted unlicensed drivers.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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That’s why our team of expert tasters put 19 breakfast sausages through a blind taste test to determine their favorites.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 May 2026
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The man, who is blind, had been sleeping on his sister’s couch for three years after mold forced him to leave his home.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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“Lit up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lit%20up. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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