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adjective

ˈzäŋ(k)t-ˈau̇t How to pronounce zonked-out (audio)
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1
as in ripped
being under the influence of a recreational drug the perpetually zonked-out writer Hunter S. Thompson created the genre now known as gonzo journalism

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as in dazed
suffering from mental confusion overmedicated, zonked-out residents of a nursing home

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zonked (out)

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verb

past tense of zonk (out)
as in passed out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zonked-out
  1. high
  2. dazed
  3. passed out
  4. loaded
  5. bewildered
  6. blacked out
  7. hooked
  8. confused
Adjective
  • The high-scoring, deep-shooting affair continued seconds into the second half with Egor Denim beginning the third with another trey to give the Nets a 20-point lead.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Jacob Cofie contributed 13 points, matched his career high with rebounds and dished out six assists and KJ Lewis scored 16 for USC (3-0), which dominated on the boards 53-36.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of high
Adjective
  • But the man simply stood there with a dazed expression on his face, swaying gently in the living room of their small, cramped flat, like a lone tree in the breeze.
    — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Laiken Randolph appeared dazed, and possibly on drugs, officers remarked.
    — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of dazed
Verb
  • Leeper authored the bill with McCrory’s support and the bill was passed out of committee on party lines.
    — Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026
  • For The Times) These cards were being passed out throughout the Austin community at the time.
    — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of passed out
Adjective
  • May 21 – June 20 A money issue or practical choice could feel more loaded than usual.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Gemini May 21 – June 20 A money issue or practical choice could feel more loaded than usual.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of loaded
Adjective
  • For the first 12 minutes, the Bulls watched Brunson with the bewildered air of a student who forgot to study for a test.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The Heat awoke Tuesday as the NBA’s only 0-4 team and thoroughly bewildered about how a group that fashioned itself a contender could continue to perform so poorly.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of bewildered
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  • In many places, a single team is blacked out on League Pass, but things can get more complicated, particularly in states without teams.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • What those concerns were remains a mystery, since the museum blacked out that part of the report before releasing it under Britain’s Freedom of Information Act.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of blacked out
Adjective
  • Leader, born in Galway, grew up playing rugby but became hooked on America’s gridiron game during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The plaintiffs sued in 2023, alleging that endless scrolling, Snapstreaks and other features on social media platforms kept them hooked and harmed their mental health.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of hooked
Adjective
  • The Dolphins’ secondary appeared confused and unprepared for Maye’s throws, which were pinpoint accurate.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The ones who were looked confused but kindly dropped candy into our bags.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
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