as in fried
being under the influence of alcohol
work was so awful that I'm just going to go out and get potted tonight
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Recent Examples of potted
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Whether grown as a ground cover to fill in the area below your zinnias or as a spiller in a potted plant, their vibrant lime, green, or purple color makes a striking backdrop for the taller annuals.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Partially shaded by a ramada, the alfresco retreat is surrounded by an array of potted plants—including at least one lemon tree—creating a lush oasis above the city.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Whether grown as a ground cover to fill in the area below your zinnias or as a spiller in a potted plant, their vibrant lime, green, or purple color makes a striking backdrop for the taller annuals.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
However, young trees can be potted—you’ll simply need to move them to a bigger pot every three to four years.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potted
Adjective
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Bao’s signature buns are also a must-order: get one or two for each diner, including the classic pork-and-peanut plus a fried chicken or prawn croquette.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Apr. 2026
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Do your best to avoid foods with the words fried, au gratin, crispy, escalloped, pan-fried, sautéed or stuffed as this can indicate a high level of fat and calories.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The teams that are eliminated in the play-in tournament before getting to the playoffs are seeded into the NBA Draft lottery based on regular-season record.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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The loser of that game is seeded into the NBA draft lottery based on regular-season record.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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An allegedly very drunk and disruptive bar patron decided Wednesday night to call police and tell them that bar staff were assaulting him.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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People can be persuaded that community action should trump individual choice if a behavior, such as smoking cigarettes or driving while drunk, harms others who don’t engage in it.—
Marie Helweg-Larsen,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Nevada County Planning Commission recently recommended that a development project in Cedar Ridge be put in front of the board of supervisors for a vote.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The restrictions, which were put in place immediately, limit residents to using water outside their homes, such as for their lawns, to twice per week.—
Tynin Fries,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Roster imbues his Ed with a sort of goofball persona, delightfully recalling his many hotel adventures after some drunken discomfort.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Demorris Hunter was accused of strangling 38-year-old Teresa Green in May 2002 shortly after a party with their neighbors allegedly ended in a drunken altercation.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hedges are shrubs planted close together to define outdoor spaces, create privacy, shelter garden rooms, and serve as a backdrop to planting beds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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In a healthy, productive garden, there are plants that should not be planted together.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The formula works on wet, damp, or dry hair and is infused with argan oil for extra hydration.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Veronica, a pug with a spiky pink collar, trudged alongside her sister Betty, a thirteen-year-old hound, in Princeton one recent wet morning.—
Gabriel Debenedetti,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Their family’s history in oil dates back to the early 20th century, when their grandmother’s husband, George Allan Hancock, drilled wells in Los Angeles during the industry’s heyday.—
Paige Gilliard,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Avs fell in overtime, 3-2, when the Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel drilled a wrist shot past Avs goalie Mackenzie Blackwood.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Potted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potted. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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