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as in ripped
being under the influence of a recreational drug
the young actor, in his first comic role, plays a stoned slacker
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as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
his alcohol tolerance was low enough that one glass of champagne could get him stoned
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Recent Examples of stoned
James Grebey, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2025
Farley is mid-swing, showing off a toned stoned stomach and arms.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
Demidov was stoned by Andrei Vasilevskiy on a clear breakaway from center ice in the second period.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
For a generation of stoned young people, this was their introduction to Titmouse.
—James Grebey, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2025
Farley is mid-swing, showing off a toned stoned stomach and arms.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
Lyon stoned him on the first shot and then was able to recover and stop Mittelstadt’s backhander off the rebound.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
Demidov was stoned by Andrei Vasilevskiy on a clear breakaway from center ice in the second period.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoned
Adjective
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In photos shared by the authorities of the sisters, the siblings could be seen in very similar outfits consisting of matching brown jackets, blue jeans, with Azariah sporting a ripped pair, and boots.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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To stress just how high the challenge was, Leeds’ left-back was left with a ripped pair of shorts.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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At a different show, a drunk pedestrian tried to board the bus during faux-Monroe’s speech.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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The San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office said evidence presented during the trial showed Sherman was drunk and had taken psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms, in his Lodi apartment prior to meeting Makinano outside Garry's Lounge that night.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Andy Burnham's resounding special election win in Makerfield last week sharpened the focus on Starmer's future.—
Nick Duffy,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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Living in New York has only sharpened my anxiety about personal safety.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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According to Inside Climate News, the rescue took place on Sunday, June 7, when the male turtle, later named Bowser, had been foul-hooked near his left front flipper by a fisherman casting off the pier.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Audiences all over the world became hooked on streaming during lockdown and movie theater audiences still haven't recovered.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Throughout the 1980s, the group was associated with hooliganism and rowdy, drunken behavior typical of European football culture at the time.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Proctor was fired after the second trial concluded with Read’s acquittal on all charges save for drunken driving.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Beren has achived high ratings from customers since moving into a stylish dining room that was formerly a vegetarian fine-dining restaurant.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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When nutrient levels are high, feasting algae can quickly reproduce.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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The treat features McDonald's signature apple filling, wrapped in a golden, fried crust.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Southern Grandmas know that fried potatoes aren't just for supper.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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When these work together, firms may reduce wasted spend, improve lead quality, and stabilize case flow.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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No doubling back, no wasted time zigzagging across the city.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Stoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoned. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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