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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
Sarah Todd, STAT, 6 Feb. 2026
And to spring back to mazeh for a moment, the menu’s weirdest disappointment was the hummus, a dish that isn’t a longstanding part of Iranian cuisine, but, as with so many of us in the world who love blitzed garbanzos, has been adopted from its Eastern Mediterranean origins.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
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
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026
By then, the car was covered in snow, the windshield blitzed in white, yet, inside this igloo, the man was at ease.
—Weike Wang, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Instead, Detroit came out and blitzed the Cavs, never giving them a chance to get their footing.
—David Troy, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Maxey drew attention, made the right reads and helped the 76ers take advantage of the 4-on-3 opportunities that came when the Knicks blitzed him.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
The Knicks blitzed the Hawks off the opening tip, racing to an 83-36 halftime lead.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Deep in the woods, a wild man named Jerry (David Wilmot) explains that the herd is blitzed out of its mind on hallucinogenic mushrooms.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Minus Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa, both resting after playing in the first game, a makeshift Astros lineup blitzed Orioles right-hander Brandon Young for 10 runs in four innings, building a cushion for a reeling pitching staff.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
The train blitzed through the Bavarian countryside, through another foggy day.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Food companies, meanwhile, put additives in the base of blitzed starches like corn and potato that make up so many savory snacks and breakfast cereals.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 6 Feb. 2026
And to spring back to mazeh for a moment, the menu’s weirdest disappointment was the hummus, a dish that isn’t a longstanding part of Iranian cuisine, but, as with so many of us in the world who love blitzed garbanzos, has been adopted from its Eastern Mediterranean origins.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
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
Not after Minnesota was blitzed thrice by the Spurs over the last few weeks.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026
By then, the car was covered in snow, the windshield blitzed in white, yet, inside this igloo, the man was at ease.
—Weike Wang, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Instead, Detroit came out and blitzed the Cavs, never giving them a chance to get their footing.
—David Troy, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Maxey drew attention, made the right reads and helped the 76ers take advantage of the 4-on-3 opportunities that came when the Knicks blitzed him.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
The Knicks blitzed the Hawks off the opening tip, racing to an 83-36 halftime lead.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Deep in the woods, a wild man named Jerry (David Wilmot) explains that the herd is blitzed out of its mind on hallucinogenic mushrooms.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Minus Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa, both resting after playing in the first game, a makeshift Astros lineup blitzed Orioles right-hander Brandon Young for 10 runs in four innings, building a cushion for a reeling pitching staff.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
The train blitzed through the Bavarian countryside, through another foggy day.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blitzed
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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
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On Friday, May 15, a Qantas flight traveling from Melbourne, Australia, to Dallas, Texas, was diverted to Tahiti after a man who appeared to be drunk emerged from the bathroom and exhibited disruptive behavior toward flight attendants.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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And as a result, their readthrough found all of them, potentially still drunk trying to get through it.—
Reshma Gopaldas,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
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Moments after the landscaper was attacked, officers got a call about a car in the middle of the street nearby.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Denise attacked Djena again, beating her until Mohamed and their eldest son, Ahmed, pulled her off.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 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
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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
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The fiery collision was one of America’s deadliest drunken driving crashes on record.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Sacramento police have scheduled a drunken driving checkpoint Friday night somewhere in the city, officers said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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But a slowing economy and crisis-battered housing market could upend that.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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The movie industry was battered by the pandemic and increasing competition from the small screen.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Police said the gun that was dropped was a loaded 9-millimeter handgun.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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The two picks the Pelicans forewent are the fifth (from Indiana, returned to the Pacers and since dealt to the Clippers) and eighth (their own, sent to Atlanta) selections in a loaded 2026 draft.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Most of the fish is grilled, but there are some fried and raw dishes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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The Best Fish to Fry Most restaurants serving fried fish often opt for haddock or Alaskan cod.—
Jack Hennessy,
Outdoor Life,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Blitzed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blitzed. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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