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
The inebriated electrician did nothing for our confidence.
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Lizz Schumer, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
But one delicious creation lurks on the outskirts of the market, perhaps overshadowed by an inebriated bustle at Thomas Magee's and occasional lines of sneaker heads that wind around Two 18 shoe and clothing store steps away, when the latest Jordans drop.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 17 July 2024
Putting this part of the story in the mouth of an inebriated Frenchman seems nothing less than a crisis of confidence in the realist mode to depict anything at all.
—Ryu Spaeth, Vulture, 4 June 2024
Half way through the show, fireworks blasted up into the air and the inebriated crowd screamed and whistled.
—Ryan M. Moser, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2024
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Lizz Schumer, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
But one delicious creation lurks on the outskirts of the market, perhaps overshadowed by an inebriated bustle at Thomas Magee's and occasional lines of sneaker heads that wind around Two 18 shoe and clothing store steps away, when the latest Jordans drop.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 17 July 2024
Putting this part of the story in the mouth of an inebriated Frenchman seems nothing less than a crisis of confidence in the realist mode to depict anything at all.
—Ryu Spaeth, Vulture, 4 June 2024
Half way through the show, fireworks blasted up into the air and the inebriated crowd screamed and whistled.
—Ryan M. Moser, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inebriated
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Like, straight-up crazy, drunk wrestled in the middle of...Julia Moore, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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In Jerry Springer, one guest recalls receiving drink tickets and being encouraged to get drunk.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
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What's New A number of governments and organizations across the country are hoping to stamp out drunken driving by offering free rides home from New Year's Eve celebrations.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Tory Lanez — born Daystar Peterson — is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion following a drunken dispute in July 2020.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
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Drowsy and impaired driving habits were also addressed.Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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She was charged with driving while intoxicated as a first offense and driving while impaired.John Annese, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Hot honey: Four pizzas and two appetizers on Paulie Gee's menu feature this craze, along with fried chicken at The Eagle and Kitchen Social. 🥒 Pickled foods: Get your fix delivered from the Crazy Cucumber.Alissa Widman Neese, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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Queen has also been coordinating with a full-time nutritionist to reduce an inclination for fried foods, snacks and sugary drinks.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Inebriated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inebriated. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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