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as in straight
not having one's mind affected by alcohol
it's important to stay sober if you're going to be driving a car
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2
as in logical
based on sound reasoning or information
a sober assessment of the situation
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as in solemn
not joking or playful in mood or manner
a sober reply to what was only a teasing comment
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as in quiet
not excessively showy
if you don't have anything in black, at least wear a sober outfit to the funeral
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as in ascetic
given to or marked by restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites
cruise passengers of sober dispositions will be put off by the focus on nonstop dining
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Recent Examples of sober
This mindset perfectly aligned with AA’s goal — to help people accept their disease and surrender to their lack of control over it, and to find the strength to take action to change by staying sober one day at a time.
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Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
On that cool November day, the jail staff interrupted that downward cycle, offering Santiago a medication that would blunt his opioid cravings and drastically improve his chances of staying sober, staying alive.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Seattleites who embraced Dry January don't have to pack away their nonalcoholic spirits and sober socializing just yet — many bars and restaurants are making sure the booze-free fun continues into February and beyond.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
White, 44, has long relied on an oral version of buprenorphine to stay sober.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
On that cool November day, the jail staff interrupted that downward cycle, offering Santiago a medication that would blunt his opioid cravings and drastically improve his chances of staying sober, staying alive.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Seattleites who embraced Dry January don't have to pack away their nonalcoholic spirits and sober socializing just yet — many bars and restaurants are making sure the booze-free fun continues into February and beyond.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
White, 44, has long relied on an oral version of buprenorphine to stay sober.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sober
Adjective
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The Knicks listed him as questionable in the final two games before the break, but after missing five straight contests, he is expected to return pending a successful pregame warmup.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Before Saturday’s loss, the team had won four straight conference games.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Feb. 2025
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This is a silly critique that, taken to its logical conclusion, becomes an argument for never cutting or investigating anything.—
The Editors,
National Review,
19 Feb. 2025
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To ease the concern stakeholders and regulators may have about the vertical AI's use, include policies broken down into tree diagrams or mind maps for visible logical workflow.—
Vijay Pandey,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu displayed images of Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, during an address at a combat officers' graduation ceremony on Sunday, delivering a solemn message.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Language experts were consulted, solemn arguments had, brows were furrowed, everyone treated the whole thing awfully seriously.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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So rather than maintain the quiet, peaceful sleep environment any young child needs, her daughter found her serenity disrupted by the sound of her mom crashing to the floor having tried to sit on a chair that simply wasn't there.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Their hushed quiet was unmatched, their attention to detail legendary.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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While Mathu is an ascetic loner, Malby was a hedonistic womanizer.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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By the 18th century, the 13 major ascetic akharas, or sects of Hindu priests, played a central role in Kumbh Mela rituals.—
Aakash Hassan,
The Christian Science Monitor,
29 Jan. 2025
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Allowing linens the opportunity to air dry will increase their longevity and stop them from getting musty.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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Add half the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until combined.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Certainly, the numbers suggest those benefits are being realized by a reasonable proportion of consumers in the U.K.—
Paul Marcantonio,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Olympus Region has one fewer Location to traverse before the Guardian. Encounters in the Rift of Thessaly that had too many waves (of foes) should now be more reasonable.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Aggies are in a serious rough patch, however, having lost their last three games in a row.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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This recall highlights a serious labeling loophole: How many products are incorrectly marketed as food but fail to meet safety standards?—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Sober.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sober. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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