pickled

adjective

ˈpi-kəld How to pronounce pickled (audio)
Definition of picklednext
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 Adding pickled carrots to the mixture helps brighten up the entire dish. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026 As a side, go with the cottage fries, an old-fashioned pickled tomato, or the more classic dill. — Air Mail, 4 July 2026 The rice was deeply satisfying, the pickled vegetables brought brightness and texture, and the gamtae bugak added a beautiful crispness and umami. — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Top with pickled onions, cabbage, white sauce, and 1 cup cilantro leaves. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pickled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pickled
  1. fried
  2. drunk
  3. drunken
  4. wet
  5. impaired
  6. wasted
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  • But open the Rocket Stop doors, and the smell of seasoned, fried catfish cooked to order distinguishes this gas station from convenience stores in which hot food offerings are typically just hot dogs on roller grills.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
  • The dessert is made of McDonald's signature apple filling and a golden, fried crust.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of fried
Adjective
  • The victims’ families believe Trost, who had been returning from a restaurant when the crash occurred, was drunk at the time.
    — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026
  • These days, noisy, drunk, barely dressed visitors holiday hard in condos that have been converted into vacation rentals.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of drunk
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  • On the side of the highway, the night is a cacophony of blaring horns and the shouts of drunken men.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • Known as Hangover Noodles, the restaurant serves dishes from a diverse array of Southeast Asian cuisines, from curry and stir-fry to drunken noodles and pho, according to its website.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of drunken
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  • Perhaps Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources’s technology that turns wet coffee grounds into biofuel comparable to anthracite charcoal can help in the fuel aspect.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
  • An abnormally wet winter in Europe — with long-lasting rain and frequent storms in January and February — is likely a factor in the wildfires.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Definition of wet
Adjective
  • Experts argue that while autism doesn't excuse criminal acts, failing to understand its impact risks confusing impaired social reasoning with criminal intent, leading to unjust outcomes.
    — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Reviews link it to obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, along with infertility, mood disorders and impaired cognitive function.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Definition of impaired
Adjective
  • When these work together, firms may reduce wasted spend, improve lead quality, and stabilize case flow.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Advertisers still need to actively review and clean search terms to prevent wasted spend and ensure relevance.
    — Mykola Lukashuk, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Definition of wasted

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