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
Qin Qin is an Asian fusion restaurant—available only to Diamond Club guests—whose menu blends Mayan ingredients with Asian staples, with dishes like Peking duck with black mole sauce, and cochinita pibil dumplings with yuzu foam and pickled red onions.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
In late June, Sweden throws one of the year’s most beloved parties, with flower crowns, pickled herring, and endless daylight.
—Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Taking a playful cooking trip through the alphabet with an A-to-Z guide to chili-making ingredients and techniques — from aromatics and avocado oil to the Mexican xoconostle prickly pear and zesty toppings like fresh cilantro, pickled jalapenos, and shredded Pepper Jack cheese.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
The sandwich features pimento cheese, mild pickled jalapeños and a drizzle of honey on a toasted bun.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
In late June, Sweden throws one of the year’s most beloved parties, with flower crowns, pickled herring, and endless daylight.
—Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Taking a playful cooking trip through the alphabet with an A-to-Z guide to chili-making ingredients and techniques — from aromatics and avocado oil to the Mexican xoconostle prickly pear and zesty toppings like fresh cilantro, pickled jalapenos, and shredded Pepper Jack cheese.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
The sandwich features pimento cheese, mild pickled jalapeños and a drizzle of honey on a toasted bun.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pickled
Adjective
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The secret to truly great fried chicken is striking the perfect balance between crispy skin and moist, juicy meat.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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Make fried favorites like french fries and chicken nuggets with 75 percent less fat in this compact air fryer.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Vuvuzelas honked like a chorus of drunk geese, and spectators chattered excitedly.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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And his father was a drunk and not a nice person.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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But when those synths get more fried, the glitchiness melts away, and that slurry singsong becomes a drunken, glorious shout.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
10 Dec. 2025
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On Saturday morning, an employee at the Ashland-area liquor store found the trash panda passed out on the bathroom floor at the end of his drunken escapade.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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The separate bottom-zipper section is an absolute lifesaver if you — like me — are accustomed to bringing along multiple pairs of shoes or want a place to stash wet swimwear or heavy toiletries.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The Waymo Driver, which is what the company calls the system that allows the vehicle to drive without a person behind the wheel, always follows the rules of the road, and is never tired, impaired, or distracted, according to its website.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
10 Dec. 2025
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Molly Eagan, the CEO of VISIONS, a nonprofit that advocates for services to help the visually impaired, said in a statement to ABC News that font choices are crucial to accessibility.—
Mariam Khan,
ABC News,
10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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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 18 Jun. 2026.
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