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as in bombed
being under the influence of a recreational drug
she says she was too blitzed to remember most of the party
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as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
Bartenders are trained to cut off patrons before they get completely blitzed.
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as in attacked
to use bombs or artillery against
in 1940 and 1941 the German air force blitzed London night after horrible night
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Recent Examples of blitzed
Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
Among 42 qualifying quarterbacks, Ridder ranked 33rd in blitzed passing grade and 38th in blitzed yards per attempt (per PFF).
—Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2023
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo blitzed Hurts on 12 of his 22 dropbacks.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The Eagles blitzed to get to Mahomes.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
The Broncos blitzed Indianapolis 31-13 in December last year, when Colts back Jonathan Taylor infamously dropped the ball ahead of the goal line on a would-be 41-yard touchdown and changed the tenor of the game.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
This season, opposing defenses have blitzed the Hawks nearly 50% of the time, resulting in four of Robertson’s five interceptions.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
With less than 30 seconds on the clock, cornerback Ethan Robinson blitzed Lions quarterback Henson Hook and managed to come down with a game-sealing interception.
—Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
After struggling to find a rhythm in the first half, the Valkyries blitzed the Chicago Sky out of the halftime break and cruised to a 90-59 win.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The Rockefeller variation most won me over, with the soft, blitzed spinach scented with garlic butter and the satisfying contrast of frizzled cheese over top.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
Among 42 qualifying quarterbacks, Ridder ranked 33rd in blitzed passing grade and 38th in blitzed yards per attempt (per PFF).
—Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2023
Verb
The Patriots blitzed just once — once!
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo blitzed Hurts on 12 of his 22 dropbacks.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The Eagles blitzed to get to Mahomes.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
The Broncos blitzed Indianapolis 31-13 in December last year, when Colts back Jonathan Taylor infamously dropped the ball ahead of the goal line on a would-be 41-yard touchdown and changed the tenor of the game.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
This season, opposing defenses have blitzed the Hawks nearly 50% of the time, resulting in four of Robertson’s five interceptions.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
With less than 30 seconds on the clock, cornerback Ethan Robinson blitzed Lions quarterback Henson Hook and managed to come down with a game-sealing interception.
—Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
After struggling to find a rhythm in the first half, the Valkyries blitzed the Chicago Sky out of the halftime break and cruised to a 90-59 win.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blitzed
Adjective
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Contestants from all across the nation will face rigorous tests that mirror the real-life journey of a comedian — from brutal open mics to bombed sets, rewrites and the pressure of big-stage performances.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Make people mad, say something racist, interview a drunk girl outside a Chili’s about anal.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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Here’s a guy who’s just married, on his honeymoon, drunk off his ass, and being given the steering wheel to a plane with 400 people behind him.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Captured on live television, rioters attacked the Capitol and breached the Senate floor.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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In 1986, Iranian warplanes attacked Emirati oil platforms off the coast of the capital, Abu Dhabi.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When at ports, the crew does everything from deck tours and day sails to maintenance, such as fixing a stove, sewing a ripped sail or doing laundry.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The end of the footage shows a man in a ripped shirt trying to leave before being punched in the face by a woman.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The two girls were killed in a drunken-driving hit-and-run collision, theDepartment of Homeland Security said, by a man in the United States illegally who fled the scene of the crime.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Court records show that Nechville was convicted of drunken driving in 2019 and 2023.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the meantime, Tesla’s car sales have been slowing globally and fears of stricter auto tariffs have battered the stock price.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Malaria battered him next, and after treatment, the other illnesses flared back up again.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Campbell was serving a 24-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter with an enhancement for committing a violent felony causing great bodily injury while in a street gang and carrying a loaded firearm in public.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Detectives searched the family’s home on June 20 and found Everton Thomas armed with a loaded firearm, as well as bloodstains in the house, the prosecutor’s office said.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Bring it all together: Transfer the fried chicken to the prepared baking sheet and top with the sauce, about ¼ cup of sauce per cutlet (reserve any extra sauce for serving), mozzarella cheese and remaining ¼ cup of parmesan cheese.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Besides fried chicken, what menu items are at Popeyes? Aside from fried chicken, the menu items at Popeyes include popcorn shrimp and shrimp tenders, Cajun rice, Cajun fries, homestyle mac & cheese, and mashed potatoes with Cajun gravy.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Blitzed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blitzed. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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