UNDER THE WEATHER Synonyms: 168 Similar and Opposite Words

under the weather

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Definition of under the weather

as in bad

temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body I feel a little under the weather and I'm just going to stay home.

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as in drunken

being under the influence of alcohol When they came home from the party it was obvious they were under the weather.

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Recent Examples of under the weather Sears, who was under the weather Monday, ended the inning with a groundout and a strikeout. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026 If any member of the family is starting to feel under the weather, whip up a bowl of comforting chicken soup with lemons and carrots to help everyone stay healthy for the rest of the week. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026 Webb concluded his month with seven shutout innings against the Atlanta Braves despite feeling under the weather. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 July 2026

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under the influence

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Romo was arrested near the Marquette Interchange in downtown Milwaukee on July 23 on suspicion of operating while under the influence, according to an arrest-detention report from the sheriff's office.

— Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 29 July 2026
Romo was also cited for operating while under the influence and unsafe passing on the right.

— Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

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