as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
Once they realized he was getting fried, his friends made him hand over the keys.
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Recent Examples of fried
The pieces toast up crisp, but when served over warm soup, channel the gooeyness promised from the center of a fried slab.
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Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Pretzels are often marketed as a better-for-you snack compared to richer, fried alternatives like potato chips.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 30 Dec. 2025
The fries were tallow fried and incredibly crisp, which is rare to find since most restaurants use seed oils.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
And this year, rapper, actor, and hometown legend 2 Chainz is teaming up with Zaxby's to turn December into one big plate of festive, fried goodness.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
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Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Pretzels are often marketed as a better-for-you snack compared to richer, fried alternatives like potato chips.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 30 Dec. 2025
The fries were tallow fried and incredibly crisp, which is rare to find since most restaurants use seed oils.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
And this year, rapper, actor, and hometown legend 2 Chainz is teaming up with Zaxby's to turn December into one big plate of festive, fried goodness.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fried
Adjective
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Even Sheriff Taylor had the occasion to welcome someone worse than Otis the town drunk into the Mayberry jail.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Cops quickly determined the 42-year-old suspect was drunk behind the wheel and charged him with driving while intoxicated.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Valentine's Day pagan connections Lupercalia was a debaucherous festival that celebrated the coming of spring that included animal sacrifices and drunken revelry to honor Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, and the Roman founders Romulus and Remus.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some may feel that what Bree is doing — cheating on Evan, and lying to Pippa — is worse than the one-time drunken hookup between Lucy and Evan.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Thanks to an exceptionally wet December, death cap mushrooms — or Amanita phalloides — have proliferated along the Central Coast and in Northern California.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Beyond Darwin’s collection, the approach could be applied across museums worldwide, offering a safer way to manage aging wet collections and preserve irreplaceable biological records.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These substances pose significant risks to minors, including impaired judgment and thinking, and should not be present in environments dedicated to education.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention reports that exposure to chlorine, a flame retardant, at 60 micrograms per gram for 60 minutes or more through inhalation can lead to lung irritation and impaired function.—
Aude Konan,
Scientific American,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Every day Notre Dame sulks about last season is a wasted one.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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Because for all the roiling frustration this production evokes with its wasted potential, there are still those moments of greatness, where the soaring vocals meld with potent lyrics and the entire theater is rapt.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In the small family restaurant in Rogers Park Monday evening, Walter Guevara sat at a table and devoured yucca fries and Peruvian-style rice with stewed chicken, hungry despite his numerous cancer treatments.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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Their sweet flavor can balance the richness of stewed meats and earthy spices and add a unique twist to your meal.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
29 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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At the center of it all was owner Kristina Balayan, who served us dolmas, trout, pickled vegetables, roasted potatoes, lubu shorva (red bean soup) and other specialties.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Cheese, cold cuts, and pickled vegetables fill these mini sandwiches.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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
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“Fried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fried. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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