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
Even our teacher joined in, making a case for sill (herring), most famous in its inlagd (pickled) form.
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Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
The recipe is also delicious with pickled jalapeño slices and jalapeño potato chips.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
This version uses New York strip steak as its protein with local mushrooms and pickled mustard seed, topped with crispy shallots on a bed of homemade tagliatelle ribbons.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 15 Jan. 2026
The matzah ball soup, meanwhile, consists of chicken and pork meatballs mixed with bread crumbs instead of matzah meal, topped with pickled celery.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
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Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
The recipe is also delicious with pickled jalapeño slices and jalapeño potato chips.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
This version uses New York strip steak as its protein with local mushrooms and pickled mustard seed, topped with crispy shallots on a bed of homemade tagliatelle ribbons.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 15 Jan. 2026
The matzah ball soup, meanwhile, consists of chicken and pork meatballs mixed with bread crumbs instead of matzah meal, topped with pickled celery.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pickled
Adjective
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The pieces toast up crisp, but when served over warm soup, channel the gooeyness promised from the center of a fried slab.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The menu, created by chef Pierre Gagnaire, is a lesson in classic French brasserie cuisine with sophisticated touches—an ideal meal starts with escargots simmering in garlicky butter from Burgundy, continues with pan-fried foie gras, and wraps up with crêpes Suzette flambéd table-side.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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These conversations might surprise those who think of unhoused men and women as not too bright, drunk or somehow lesser.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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And in Utah, judges are now allowed to ban you from buying alcohol if you get caught driving while extremely drunk.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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The vibe feels somewhat like trying to piece together a drunken night in the cold hard light of day.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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The debaucherous festival, which celebrated the coming of spring, included animal sacrifices and drunken revelry to honor Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, as well as the Roman founders Romulus and Remus.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Just look at Serena Williams’ wet waves and Kerry Washington’s braids.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Jan. 2026
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Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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He had previously been charged with speeding, driving without a license and driving while impaired, court records show.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
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Left unchecked, those feelings can worsen into sleepless nights, a loss of appetite, inability to focus, impaired relationships, depression and even physical illness.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Because for all the roiling frustration this production evokes with its wasted potential, there are still those moments of greatness, where the soaring vocals meld with potent lyrics and the entire theater is rapt.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Nov. 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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“Pickled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pickled. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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