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as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
a designated driver sipping seltzer while her friends got bombed
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as in ripped
being under the influence of a recreational drug
the police officer determined that the driver was bombed and arrested him
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as in flooded
to attack with a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
following the reporter's obscene outburst, viewers bombed the television station with an unprecedented number of complaints
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as in raced
slang
to proceed or move quickly
skiers bombing down the slope vied for the coveted gold medal
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as in collapsed
to be unsuccessful
the chichi restaurant bombed big-time, lasting only six months
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as in buried
to defeat by a large margin
it's no surprise that the inexperienced baseball team got totally bombed in its first game
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Recent Examples of bombed
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
The battleship, now a military cemetery reachable only by boat, has stood as one of the nation’s most hallowed sites since Japan bombed and sank it in 1941.
—Jim Mustian, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Civilian homes, schools, and hospitals have been bombed; many parents and children have lost their lives, and countless others have lost their livelihoods.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2026
The turning point came on March 18, when Israel bombed Iran’s South Pars gas field and Iran retaliated by attacking Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, the world’s largest natural-gas-export plant, causing damage to production capacity that will take years to repair.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026
The first season of Amazon’s big, flashy, expensive spy thriller, Citadel, bombed pretty hard and none of its spinoffs took off, either.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Firms like Brookfield, GIP, BlackRock, and Stonepeak own networks of pipelines, terminals, tankers, and more — including many in the Middle East that are now under threat of being either bombed, or at least suspended from service.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
Right now, a synagogue in Iran has been destroyed; the Church of the Nativity has been bombed, along with many ancient sites across Lebanon.
—Pablo Larios, Artforum, 7 May 2026
Before Paddack was bombed Sunday, the Marlins had no intention of promoting Garrett or Snelling or White immediately.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Adjective
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
Verb
Most of the miniseries outside of a few have bombed.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
The battleship, now a military cemetery reachable only by boat, has stood as one of the nation’s most hallowed sites since Japan bombed and sank it in 1941.
—Jim Mustian, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Civilian homes, schools, and hospitals have been bombed; many parents and children have lost their lives, and countless others have lost their livelihoods.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2026
The turning point came on March 18, when Israel bombed Iran’s South Pars gas field and Iran retaliated by attacking Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, the world’s largest natural-gas-export plant, causing damage to production capacity that will take years to repair.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026
The first season of Amazon’s big, flashy, expensive spy thriller, Citadel, bombed pretty hard and none of its spinoffs took off, either.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Firms like Brookfield, GIP, BlackRock, and Stonepeak own networks of pipelines, terminals, tankers, and more — including many in the Middle East that are now under threat of being either bombed, or at least suspended from service.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
Right now, a synagogue in Iran has been destroyed; the Church of the Nativity has been bombed, along with many ancient sites across Lebanon.
—Pablo Larios, Artforum, 7 May 2026
Before Paddack was bombed Sunday, the Marlins had no intention of promoting Garrett or Snelling or White immediately.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombed
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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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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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Letters signed by dozens of local officials, legislators from both houses, environmental groups and clean energy businesses have flooded in to try to save the program.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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People quickly flooded the comments with reactions and support for the classy move.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Tony Stewart raced the double in 1999 and again in 2001, becoming the only driver to complete all 1,100 miles of the challenge.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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Some of the greatest drivers in Indianapolis 500 history have raced for the Penske, the most successful team owner in auto racing history.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Although Detroit collapsed in the second round, the front office’s confidence in Bickerstaff, who signed a contract extension the day after the Pistons ousted the Orlando Magic in the first round, hasn’t wavered.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Decker collapsed during a training exercise on Thursday afternoon in the 6600 block of North Kedzie Avenue in West Rogers Park.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Even after hundreds of years of excavations, around a third of Pompeii still lies buried beneath volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
22 May 2026
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When the counter is buried, there’s nowhere to chop.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
22 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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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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