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as in ripped
being under the influence of a recreational drug
the young actor, in his first comic role, plays a stoned slacker
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as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
his alcohol tolerance was low enough that one glass of champagne could get him stoned
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Recent Examples of stoned
James Grebey, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2025
Farley is mid-swing, showing off a toned stoned stomach and arms.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
Knights goaltender Carter Hart, who finished with 30 saves, stoned Devon Toews on a shot and Eichel gathered the rebound.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
For a generation of stoned young people, this was their introduction to Titmouse.
—James Grebey, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2025
Farley is mid-swing, showing off a toned stoned stomach and arms.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
Samba Jean-Baptiste’s music dwells in the semi-sublime state of being bored and stoned.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
Knights goaltender Carter Hart, who finished with 30 saves, stoned Devon Toews on a shot and Eichel gathered the rebound.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoned
Adjective
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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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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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That’s why Parsons sharpened its 2026 BFA show Sunday, by making access more exclusive, downsizing from 263 participants last year to 31.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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As usual, the music feels like a church revival crossed with a classic R&B revue, sharpened by the social commentary of his beloved reggae and hip-hop.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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His approach to slide tackles appears to have been refined through working alongside the Brazilian, with Mainoo developing a distinctive hooked technique with his right leg.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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They’re hooked and craving more.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Apr. 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 the barrier to entry is higher than usual, given that the movie is a continuation of a TV show that has been on for three seasons.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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For those wishing to hone their game, The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, created in partnership with TaylorMade, offers innovative technology and personal instruction at the highest level.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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
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“Stoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoned. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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