POTTED Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈpä-təd

Definition of potted

slang

as in drunk

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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potted

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verb

past tense of pot

as in seeded

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Recent Examples of potted

Adjective

How to Keep Mums as Perennials The potted mums sold at roadside stands, supermarkets, or other retailers in late summer or fall are grown to be annuals only, and that affects their ability to be kept as perennials beyond a single fall season. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Aug. 2026 This cutaway to the flower shop ends with one of the staff, in a passive aggressive display, purposefully dropping a large potted plant from his second floor onto the street below. — Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 10 Aug. 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 See All Example Sentences for potted

Recent Examples of Synonyms for potted

Adjective

At this point, the AI economy is like a drunk guy who managed to mount a tiger.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026
In Season 3, Danny, by his own admission, was drunk on camera across multiple episodes — during a cast trip to San Diego, while on another trip to Mexico and in the finale at a party.

— Kate Aurthur, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of drunk

Verb

The Rainmaker drones seeded in a particular pattern in the clouds, and the resulting snowfall was easy to spot on radar as theirs.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Drivers are seeded 1 through 16, and much like other sports, what’s often more telling is who is peaking at the right time.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of seeded

Adjective

The popular food truck serves serves up a simple but well-executed menu that includes a hamburger, fish sandwich, chicken sandwich, and their famous shrimp burger—a 1/4 pound of fried shrimp on a brioche bun with all the fixings.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
Fresh herring may be grilled or lightly coated and pan-fried, then served with potatoes and fresh lemon juice or a splash of vinegar.

— Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of fried

Verb

The ban on importing Canadian alcohol in particular closely mirrors bans on American alcohol that provinces across Canada put in place in early 2025.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026
Otherwise, though, Moore, who like a year ago has been quick out of the blocks with early season goals against Cardiff City and Millwall, was well shackled despite putting in an energetic shift.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of put in

Verb

Other times, his feet are more planted but the hook’s power is generated from the arc of the punch being wider.

— Chris McKenna, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Popular committees stored food for curfews, set up clinics, and planted backyard gardens (until Israel outlawed them in 1988).

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of planted

Adjective

Mosquitoes thrive in wet, warm conditions, and prefer to breed in pools of standing water, according to Justin Harbison, an associate professor at Loyola University of Chicago.

— Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
This was a simpler and more secure replacement, though the elastic did tend to perish rather quickly in wet or tropical conditions.

— David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of wet

Verb

The Commanders elected to cut Moody after the first preseason game — a game in which Moody clanked a 29-yarder off the upright and through and Stevens drilled his only attempt, from 41 yards.

— Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Miles of steel cables were drilled at least a foot deep into the mountain rock, to ensure dozens of climbers are safe to traverse the mountainside simultaneously.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026