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
IndiBar — Papdi Chaat with mint and tamarind, Afghani Murgh with pickled onions.
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Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Carolina-style whole hog barbecue is placed atop a tostada, topped with miso mustard aioli and pickled jalapeno.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Other businesses included in the cohort range include baked goods, pickled foods, and skin care and beauty products.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
In Peru, where they're called chochos, pickled lupines are also a popular nosh.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
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Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Carolina-style whole hog barbecue is placed atop a tostada, topped with miso mustard aioli and pickled jalapeno.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Other businesses included in the cohort range include baked goods, pickled foods, and skin care and beauty products.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
In Peru, where they're called chochos, pickled lupines are also a popular nosh.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pickled
Adjective
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In fact, meals like chili, soup, and even fried chicken are even better the next time around.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Waiting long to eat fried chicken is unfair to the dish.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And Wolff knew it when describing the emotions in the team hospitality unit after the race, where glasses of champagne sat nearby, waiting to be drunk by team members.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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He gets kicked out of school for being drunk.—
Jessica Lipsky,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Then, in the final act, there’s a hugely satisfying, usually drunken throwdown in which every single person gets to take a whack at the piñata.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Baker said Wednesday the bill’s life sentence provision would not include cases where a reckless or drunken driver caused the accidental death of an officer.—
Marta Zherukha,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Grammy-winning musician and actor wasn't the only celeb to make a statement at Chanel; Margot Robbie showed up with a wavy, wet-look bob and bangs that was a major departure from her more romantic Wuthering Heights styles.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Mar. 2026
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Ada got up very early, before anyone else was awake, and found her mother’s coat, stiff and wet, hanging over the edge of the bath.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Aurora Police Department is also encouraging residents to designate a sober driver before heading out, never let a friend drive impaired, always wear a seat belt and use a ride-share service, taxi or public transportation if drinking.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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But states like Texas and California have no minimum for what's considered impaired.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 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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There are no wasted hallways or formal rooms that go unused.—
Allie Beth Allman & Associates,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Pickled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pickled. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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