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 menu features crowd-pleasing staples like shrimp and grits, hush puppies, and pimento cheese, while more adventurous eaters can try fried alligator.
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Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Do your best to avoid foods with the words fried, au gratin, crispy, escalloped, pan-fried, sautéed or stuffed as this can indicate a high level of fat and calories.
—Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Seafood lovers can expect to get a full taste of the sea; lobster rolls, fried fish, and barbecue shrimp are all on the menu, plus some additional offerings for land lovers.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The lineup includes steaks, shrimp, fried chicken, soups, breakfast dishes, salads and more.
—Richard Guzman, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
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Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Do your best to avoid foods with the words fried, au gratin, crispy, escalloped, pan-fried, sautéed or stuffed as this can indicate a high level of fat and calories.
—Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Seafood lovers can expect to get a full taste of the sea; lobster rolls, fried fish, and barbecue shrimp are all on the menu, plus some additional offerings for land lovers.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The lineup includes steaks, shrimp, fried chicken, soups, breakfast dishes, salads and more.
—Richard Guzman, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fried
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Was Yara going to be mama-birded into eating more wet bread?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Protect Your Tables Instead of vintage lace doilies, use cloth napkin squares in their place to protect your furniture from scratches, candles, vases, and wet plants.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Locations are chosen based on impaired-driving crashes, and first-time DUI offenders face average fines and penalties of $13,500.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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The short-term effects can include dizziness, slurred speech, poor coordination, nausea and impaired judgment.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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When these work together, firms may reduce wasted spend, improve lead quality, and stabilize case flow.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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No doubling back, no wasted time zigzagging across the city.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
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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Slices of cold roast beef, beautiful and rare, come attended by a snowy blob of properly sinus-clearing horseradish cream, with a pickled black walnut on top like the cherry on a sundae and a crumbly wedge of cheddar.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Take a summer boat trip for a close-up sighting before rounding off the day with a seafood platter at The Old Boathouse, which features hot and cold smoked salmon, pickled herring, mussels, and dressed crab.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 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 20 May. 2026.
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