Definition of sloshednext
slang

sloshed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of slosh
1
as in splashed
to move with a splashing motion the baby gurgled contentedly as the water sloshed gently around him in the bathtub

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2
as in slopped
to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets while painting the Windsor chair, he carelessly sloshed paint all over the adjacent wall

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sloshed
Adjective
Even before Morrissey’s statement, Marr trolled a fan on social media with a sloshed photo of British arse Nigel Farage when the fan expressed optimism that the Oasis reunion could tempt the Smiths. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
Verb
His blood sloshed through the device’s tiny channels and pressed against its protein snares. Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2026 Water sloshed across a shallow, rocky shelf, sweeping away the sediments there, along with the algae that serves as the primary food source for this species. Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 May 2026 Three and half billion years ago, the 95-mile-wide basin sloshed with water, as did much of the rest of the planet, until Mars lost its magnetic field, the solar wind stripped away its atmosphere, and most of its water sputtered away into space. Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 21 Apr. 2026 Serene spa music, a blend of classical piano and loudly chirping birds, trilled in the background as the machine sloshed and gurgled. Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026 There’s a very simple reason why Kimi is always so sloshed. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026 One of the regulars is sloshed and keeps turning the knob, switching radio stations every which way. E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026 That money built up other countries’ economies or sloshed around as financial surpluses that fueled financial market exuberance and asset bubbles that could suddenly pop. Amy Myers Jaffe, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026 Kitchen trash, vegetables, roach-spray cans, air fresheners, bathroom cleaners, a Russian Navy sailor’s cap, disposable gloves, water jugs, food packaging, juice bottles, men’s body-wash bottles—all had sloshed around in the strait and washed up on Alaskan shores. Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sloshed
Adjective
  • There were just a bunch of drunk guys at the mansion and a couple Playboy bunnies that were contractually hired to walk around and wave.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Jenny Racicot, who lives in Maine, told Politico that Platner entered her home in 2021 while drunk and assaulted her.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Adidas reportedly spent $67 million on its hero film, Backyard Legends, while Nike also splashed heavily on talent — Kim Kardashian, Kylian Mbappé, Central Cee, and LeBron James, among others — for its competing short, Rip the Script.
    Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • The booster successfully came back down to Earth and splashed down in the Gulf as planned and all six of Starship's engines powered it into successful orbital insertion.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • With hooliganism rife in English soccer in the 1980s, a narrative blaming drunken, ticketless and rowdy Liverpool fans was created by police, and was only overturned by years of campaigning by victims’ families.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • The stock hit a bump in late June after Apple announced price increases across its MacBook and iPad lineup as higher memory costs rippled through the technology industry.
    Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • Shockwaves rippled through film circles after news reports that Letterboxd soon could be snapped up by a corporate buyer.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 July 2026
Adjective
  • Adjust your watering schedule accordingly and if at all possible, just apply water to the base of the plant and avoid getting the foliage wet to discourage diseases.
    Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • Bathrooms, basements and other wet areas need plenty of ventilation to prevent mold and mildew.
    Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
Adjective
  • The dessert is made of McDonald's signature apple filling and a golden, fried crust.
    Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • That’s why fried chicken, mozzarella sticks and onion rings consistently land on the avoid list for anyone managing high cholesterol.
    Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026

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“Sloshed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sloshed. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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