as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
they were looped by the end of the party, so the host called a cab to take them home
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Recent Examples of looped
Jenny McCoy, Outside, 24 Dec. 2025
Waffle weave towels dry more quickly than a thick, looped terry cloth.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
The Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway is a looped route, one that meanders through the Chattahoochee National Forest and encircles the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Consider this a blanket version, whose jewel-toned colorways are just as rich as its looped texture.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Modification 4: Use a Resistance Band Another, related mod is to place a looped resistance band around your knees, Ginader says.
—Jenny McCoy, Outside, 24 Dec. 2025
Waffle weave towels dry more quickly than a thick, looped terry cloth.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
The Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway is a looped route, one that meanders through the Chattahoochee National Forest and encircles the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Consider this a blanket version, whose jewel-toned colorways are just as rich as its looped texture.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for looped
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
Verb
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But the home side’s chanting and cheering were quickly muted in the 50th minute when Sarasota midfielder Chandler O’Dwyer curled a shot from 20 yards out into the top right corner of Boise’s net.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 May 2026
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Gifford's favorite variety is seashell cosmos, which has fluted petals that look hand-curled.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
28 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
Verb
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Their hair was held back in a low bun and coiled in exactly the same way, and their blue eyes were darkly lined, that intensity counteracted with their matching rosy lip look.—
Séraphine Roger,
Vanity Fair,
23 May 2026
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Unlike straighter hair types, afro hair often has a curved or coiled structure not only above the scalp but also beneath the skin, which means every stage of the procedure must be planned with exceptional care and technical precision.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
20 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
Verb
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That spiraled into heavy addiction, committing his first bank robbery, and five years in federal prison.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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What likely happened, the team explains, is that the planet spiraled inwards towards the star, became orbitally unstable, and was eventually absorbed.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 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
Verb
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Nowhere is the ham-handed effort more evident than in Texas, where a blend of culture war grievance and incel-targeting rage have circled the sharp-witted but mild-mannered Talarico, whose campaign is shaping up to be a fundraising juggernaut.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 June 2026
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McKenna circled the offensive zone, waiting and watching.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Looped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looped. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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