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
Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
Video footage showed rioters pushing large potted plants in front of ICE vehicles, throwing trash at officers and screaming obscenities.
—Alexandra Koch , Cb Cotton, FOXNews.com, 30 Nov. 2025
Think bowls of citrus, jars of pasta, spices and even potted herbs.
—Cathy Hobbs, Boston Herald, 28 Nov. 2025
Plaids and florals mingle with potted plants, grass-cloth wall coverings, and pops of green, blue and red throughout the lobby.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Empty water that accumulates in dishes under potted plants, buckets, containers and other places where the constant moisture can drown plant roots or become a mosquito nursery (this applies to all times of year, not just the rainy season).
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
Video footage showed rioters pushing large potted plants in front of ICE vehicles, throwing trash at officers and screaming obscenities.
—Alexandra Koch , Cb Cotton, FOXNews.com, 30 Nov. 2025
Think bowls of citrus, jars of pasta, spices and even potted herbs.
—Cathy Hobbs, Boston Herald, 28 Nov. 2025
Plaids and florals mingle with potted plants, grass-cloth wall coverings, and pops of green, blue and red throughout the lobby.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potted
Adjective
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Pretzels are often marketed as a better-for-you snack compared to richer, fried alternatives like potato chips.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
30 Dec. 2025
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The fries were tallow fried and incredibly crisp, which is rare to find since most restaurants use seed oils.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Seven teams from the AFC and seven from the NFC will qualify and be seeded in separate brackets.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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San Francisco venture investor Ron Conway has seeded the opposition coffers with a $100,000 contribution.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Reading Cassandra’s voice is like reading The Bell Jar’s Esther if Esther were drunk on brandy half the time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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As thousands of medical caregivers walked off the job Monday in what became the largest nurses’ strike in New York City history, officials at a major hospital accused the nurses’ union of making unreasonable demands — including protections for nurses who come to work drunk or high.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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What happens when someone who’s already a genius is put in that same situation?—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Parents have also questioned why no new security procedures have been put in place to improve locker room supervision or restrict cell phone use among the staff.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The play saw the actors star as two strangers who have a drunken one-night stand after meeting at a wedding.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Arizona is home to some of the nation's strictest laws on drunken driving.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Best Actor in a Motion Picture winner Timothée Chalamet planted a sweet kiss on his partner, Kylie Jenner.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Regardless of the type, magnolias benefit from winter protection, especially if they are planted at the lower end of their zone range.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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While its calf-skimming height is great for tucking in leggings and pants (therefore keeping hems dry in wet winter weather), its slim silhouette also fits seamlessly under wide-leg jeans and relaxed pants.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The final came Monday night, when the AFC North champions squandered some early momentum before getting drilled 30-6 by Houston, the most lopsided home playoff loss in team history.—
Will Graves,
Twin Cities,
13 Jan. 2026
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Jennings made the throw while getting drilled by All-Pro defensive tackle Jalen Carter, who was flagged for roughing the passer.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Potted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potted. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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