as in fried
being under the influence of alcohol
I must have been rather pickled when I agreed to your stupid scheme
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Recent Examples of pickled
Tuck into a few of the downy bao buns—the beef with pickled daikon, mayo, chili and coriander is a marvel, but don’t miss the bao with hoisin duck, pickled daikon, ginger, spring onions and cucumber—the salty crunch contrast with the steamed bun is delish.
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Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Burmese shops in Milwaukee sell dozens of kinds of canned or jarred items, including pickled ginger, pickled dogfruit, taro root and lotus root.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Get the recipe > Grilled catfish is paired with sweet, tender corn, peppers, and pickled okra, then coated in a rich beurre blanc, creating a dish where Southern flavors take center stage.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
Cheddar-Jalapeño Bagels: Prepare as directed, except lightly brush bagels with an egg wash (1 egg white beaten with 1 Tbsp. water) and top each bagel with 1 Tbsp. shredded cheddar cheese and 3 or 4 pickled jalapeño slices before baking.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
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Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Burmese shops in Milwaukee sell dozens of kinds of canned or jarred items, including pickled ginger, pickled dogfruit, taro root and lotus root.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Get the recipe > Grilled catfish is paired with sweet, tender corn, peppers, and pickled okra, then coated in a rich beurre blanc, creating a dish where Southern flavors take center stage.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
Cheddar-Jalapeño Bagels: Prepare as directed, except lightly brush bagels with an egg wash (1 egg white beaten with 1 Tbsp. water) and top each bagel with 1 Tbsp. shredded cheddar cheese and 3 or 4 pickled jalapeño slices before baking.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pickled
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Bring it all together: Transfer the fried chicken to the prepared baking sheet and top with the sauce, about ¼ cup of sauce per cutlet (reserve any extra sauce for serving), mozzarella cheese and remaining ¼ cup of parmesan cheese.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Besides fried chicken, what menu items are at Popeyes? Aside from fried chicken, the menu items at Popeyes include popcorn shrimp and shrimp tenders, Cajun rice, Cajun fries, homestyle mac & cheese, and mashed potatoes with Cajun gravy.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Make people mad, say something racist, interview a drunk girl outside a Chili’s about anal.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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Here’s a guy who’s just married, on his honeymoon, drunk off his ass, and being given the steering wheel to a plane with 400 people behind him.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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The two girls were killed in a drunken-driving hit-and-run collision, theDepartment of Homeland Security said, by a man in the United States illegally who fled the scene of the crime.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Court records show that Nechville was convicted of drunken driving in 2019 and 2023.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
9 Sep. 2025
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University of Cincinnati researchers and students sampled wet and dry soil in the Burnet Woods valley in June 2025.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Sep. 2025
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These aftermarket ultra-high performance summer tires are an excellent choice for driving enthusiasts seeking to maximize grip in both dry and wet conditions (the fitment was 235/40R18—the factory stock size for the Civic Si).—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Experts in psychiatry and workplace wellness previously told Newsweek that long hours are linked to sleep disruption, impaired executive function and even structural changes in the brain.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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What is considered impaired driving in California?—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Advertisers still need to actively review and clean search terms to prevent wasted spend and ensure relevance.—
Mykola Lukashuk,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This is when water from a sprinkler head sprays out onto the sidewalk or street, and that's considered wasted water.—
Yvette Fernandez,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Pickled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pickled. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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