as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
after a night spent partying, the fraternity brothers were all severely inebriated
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Recent Examples of inebriated
In 1988, an inebriated driver of a pickup truck traveled the wrong way on a Kentucky interstate and slammed into a church group bus, killing 24 children and three others returning home from an Ohio amusement park.
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Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
In 1988, an inebriated driver of a pickup truck traveled the wrong way on a Kentucky interstate and slammed into a church group bus, killing 24 children and three others returning home from an Ohio amusement park.
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ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
The annual SantaCon bar crawl that floods New York City with inebriated young people in Santa suits every holiday season was run by a real-life Grinch, according to federal prosecutors.
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Larry Neumeister,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
The aftermath of Tiger Woods’ DUI arrest continues to unfold, as many are concerned about the 15-time major winner, while also condemning using a motor vehicle in an inebriated state.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
In 1988, an inebriated driver of a pickup truck traveled the wrong way on a Kentucky interstate and slammed into a church group bus, killing 24 children and three others returning home from an Ohio amusement park.
—
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
The annual SantaCon bar crawl that floods New York City with inebriated young people in Santa suits every holiday season was run by a real-life Grinch, according to federal prosecutors.
—
Larry Neumeister,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
The aftermath of Tiger Woods’ DUI arrest continues to unfold, as many are concerned about the 15-time major winner, while also condemning using a motor vehicle in an inebriated state.
—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inebriated
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Supergirl is a jaded punk-rock youngster who has a cool dog and gets drunk to cope with past trauma.
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Ouch, Carter falling drunk off his horse.
Adjective
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The pseudonymous title character, a depressed, drunken, belligerent twenty-six-year-old advice columnist, has no real hardships of his own and is cursed by doubt.
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On the personal side, Beth and Rip both attempt to connect with Carter in last week’s episode after his drunken acts in episode 7.
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This gives drivers more time to react and could potentially prevent up to 80% of non-impaired vehicle crashes in the US alone.
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Intense exercise on a sizzling day can lead to extreme fatigue, impaired performance, headache, irritability, nausea, dizziness, cramping and dehydration, all symptoms of exertional heat illness.
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Locals wax poetic over the fried shrimp at Domilise’s, a venerable dive open since 1918, and Parkway Bakery and Tavern, a Mid-City institution that offers an excellent slow-roasted beef version with a slathering of gravy.
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LaSyl Natural Cooking Oil Solidifier While fried foods are one of the world’s finest creations, making them at home is really a chore.
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“Inebriated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inebriated. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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