as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
Once they realized he was getting fried, his friends made him hand over the keys.
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Recent Examples of fried
This tasty offer is perfect for fried chicken fans and won’t empty your wallet.
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Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
No one takes credit for deeming July 6 as the unofficial day devoted to fried chicken, according to the National Day Calendar site, but the dish is certainly deserving of celebration.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 6 July 2025
Publix’s bone-in fried chicken is superior to their chicken tenders.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
But unfortunately, indulging too much in fried foods will trigger your cortisol.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 25 June 2025
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Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
No one takes credit for deeming July 6 as the unofficial day devoted to fried chicken, according to the National Day Calendar site, but the dish is certainly deserving of celebration.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 6 July 2025
Publix’s bone-in fried chicken is superior to their chicken tenders.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
But unfortunately, indulging too much in fried foods will trigger your cortisol.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for fried
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fried
Adjective
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But even just bringing up the incident is enough to send a very drunk Lisa off the deep end.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
3 July 2025
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He was arrested twice for driving drunk, in 2012 and 2019.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Between May 1 and Oct. 2 of last year, the city dropped more than 250 domestic violence assault cases and more than 270 drunken driving cases due to an inability to meet the 120-day deadline Alaska sets for upholding a defendant’s right to a speedy trial.—
Kyle Hopkins,
ProPublica,
11 July 2025
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Jurors did convict her of a lesser charge: drunken driving, also called operating under the influence, or OUI.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The cyclist momentarily lost control of his motorcycle on wet pavement.—
Jon Rabiroff,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Charges range from misdemeanors to felony offenses and penalties for impaired driving can include driver’s license revocation, fines, and jail time.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The agency will offer free rides to impaired drivers through their Tow to Go service.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The result should be more helpful alerts, and fewer wasted taps.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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That means fewer unexpected shutdowns and less wasted time, as well as lower repair costs.—
Cory McNeley,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Their sweet flavor can balance the richness of stewed meats and earthy spices and add a unique twist to your meal.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
29 Sep. 2024
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Don’t miss the island’s national dish, oil down, a hearty bowl of stewed meats and provisions that can cure any hangover.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2024
Adjective
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Some recent menu highlights include: tuna crudo with mango and avocado, rib-eye tacos with pickled onions, an heirloom tomato salad with goat cheese and basil and miso fish with black rice and bok choi.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Yet, these small pickled fruits are not just tasty, they’re filled with health benefits.—
Veronica Cristino,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Three little raggedy boys sit in a row pressed against each other on a mound of rubble in front of a worn plastered brick wall in 1915 in Esztergom, Hungary, Kertész’s homeland.—
Donna Seaman
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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Their plastered smiles and scripted pleasantries represented a great loss of emotional freedom and a new level of managerial control.—
TIME,
TIME,
24 Oct. 2023
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“Fried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fried. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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