as in ripped
being under the influence of a recreational drug
she seems to have been strung out for most of the 1960s
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Recent Examples of strung out
Indiana strung out the play and linebacker Isaiah Jones met Bernard at the 34-yard line.
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The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Many of my childhood friends were headed to prison or strung out on drugs.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Sunglasses and water bottles were strung out around campus during the chaos, leaving a crowded, makeshift lost and found table.
—Shane Brennan, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Steve now strung out wide in Lane 2 to avoid traffic, but taking on more distance than Virén, who hugged the inside as if painted there, as were Stewart and Gammoudi.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2025
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The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Many of my childhood friends were headed to prison or strung out on drugs.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Sunglasses and water bottles were strung out around campus during the chaos, leaving a crowded, makeshift lost and found table.
—Shane Brennan, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Steve now strung out wide in Lane 2 to avoid traffic, but taking on more distance than Virén, who hugged the inside as if painted there, as were Stewart and Gammoudi.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strung out
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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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Police said the gun that was dropped was a loaded 9-millimeter handgun.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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The two picks the Pelicans forewent are the fifth (from Indiana, returned to the Pacers and since dealt to the Clippers) and eighth (their own, sent to Atlanta) selections in a loaded 2026 draft.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
10 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
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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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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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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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Though not as big or catastrophic as the asteroid theorized to have wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago, Apophis would cause widespread destruction up to several hundred kilometers from its impact site.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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Article continues below Jen (voiced by Stephen Garlick), who is a member of another, near-extinct race called Gelflings, was raised by Mystics after Skeksis wiped out his extended family.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Apr. 2026
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The goal is to stop creating the next generation of addicted customers.—
Katharine Silbaugh,
STAT,
19 May 2026
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According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, Perry became addicted to ketamine in the weeks prior to his death, injecting the drug sometimes six to eight times a day.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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“Strung out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strung%20out. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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