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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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Adjective
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Brushes, pens and pencils lie next to the ripped cuffs of cotton workshirts, and drops of blue and white paint are splattered on the floor, extending the artwork beyond the wall.—
Leigh-Ann Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Feb. 2026 -
The dirt didn’t look different to her: no holes, no ripped piece of lawn, but was there something growing in the mud glop?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Emotions boiled over earlier in the period after Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven crushed Hurricanes counterpart Alexander Nikishin with a huge hit that left the Russian dazed and needing help off the ice.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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In his emotional breakdowns, Elliott buckles under his testy relationship with his mother Lynn and then wanders through gatherings and parties with a perpetually dazed expression.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cards will be passed out all weekend, Friday–Sunday, while supplies last, and are valid May 11–31.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Radiohead played from the speakers and sausage rolls were passed out.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That could mean more high-density housing in several city neighborhoods, including the College Area, Hillcrest, North Park, City Heights, University Heights, Normal Heights, Rolando, Talmadge and downtown.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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In the meantime, tensions remain high off the Iranian coast after the two sides exchanged fire May 7.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Everyone was so relieved to see how bewildered everyone else was that the feeling in this place was almost festive.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Numerous cryptocurrency novices become bewildered by intricate decals and fluctuating percentages.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What ingredients are typically in loaded water?—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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School officials found a loaded handgun in Kopfer’s backpack.—
Caroline Zimmerman
May 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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The new districts and their boundaries have even confused candidates and their campaign staffers.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Marna, seemingly confused, asked if the message was meant for her.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Of course, that’s probably because Boldy blacked out during his own celebration.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Though effectively blacked out for now, Leaving Neverland will likely be released again.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Zonked-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zonked-out. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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