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
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.
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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
Troubling scenes in the film show an inebriated Amy physically lashing out at Blake.
—TIME, 17 May 2024
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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
Troubling scenes in the film show an inebriated Amy physically lashing out at Blake.
—TIME, 17 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inebriated
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Be aware of the regulations and know that being drunk in public will almost certainly result in jail time and fines.Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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Officers found Stewart drunk behind the wheel of a 2021 Honda Civic.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Besides, drunken Survivor footage is the best kind of footage.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Like one bride's tale about how she was forced to have wedding crashers kicked out of her wedding by police when their drunken behavior became too much.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The sheriff added that, based on a preliminary investigation, the driver didn’t appear to be impaired.Danielle Jennings, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Police arrested Cuadrado, who lives in Castle Hill, following the accident and charged him with criminally negligent homicide, vehicular manslaughter, vehicular assault, driving while intoxicated and driving while ability impaired.Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Experts recommend limiting foods high in trans fats, such as fried foods, as much as possible.Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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Brochu's Whole Chicken Dinner is my favorite thing to order, as it's got a little bit of everything (fried thighs, grilled breast, and chicken salad) but their dessert program is amazing too!Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Inebriated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inebriated. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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