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adjective

ˈzäŋ(k)t-ˈau̇t How to pronounce zonked-out (audio)
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1
as in loaded
being under the influence of a recreational drug the perpetually zonked-out writer Hunter S. Thompson created the genre now known as gonzo journalism

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as in dazed
suffering from mental confusion overmedicated, zonked-out residents of a nursing home

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zonked (out)

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verb

past tense of zonk (out)
as in passed out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zonked-out
  1. loaded
  2. dazed
  3. ripped
  4. bewildered
  5. high
  6. confused
  7. wasted
  8. distracted
Adjective
  • Her impact on the Sharks is significant on a loaded roster that only lost one senior from last year, and is one of the main reasons Monomoy is a favorite to get back to the state final.
    Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Earlier this offseason, the Houston Astros traded superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs for a loaded haul in return.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of loaded
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  • My father, dazed and grieving, seemed open to being enlisted in an expedition.
    Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
  • On defense, Kurtz recalled jumping up to intercept a pass and being popped by an IMG player on the way down, leaving him dazed and dizzy.
    Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of dazed
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  • North Korean propaganda material released by state media this year has shown Kim overseeing special operations training marked by extreme displays of strength, including the smashing of cinder blocks over the ripped torsos of soldiers stripped to the waist.
    Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Frank Grillo, who’s at the center of it (playing a ripped bruiser who is also…a molecular biologist!), has a way of making any pulp movie better.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of ripped
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  • Some customers have been left bewildered at a venue that contains a total of 21 signs across its grounds, according to reporting from news agency SWNS.
    Maureen Mackey, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024
  • The clip received more than 3,900 shares and 4.1 million views on X. In the footage a young girl dressed in pink walks along the chilled aisle of a superstore, throwing products as bewildered customers look on.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of bewildered
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  • The Dow ended higher by 339.86 points, or 0.8%, at 42,732.13.
    Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Workers earning higher than the $63,000 threshold will receive 70% of their pay.
    Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of high
Adjective
  • Two conditions within this category are atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis, which are often confused.
    Anisha Shah, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Erivo immediately got emotional as the Victorious alum, looking a little bit confused, held her friend’s finger for support.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of confused
Adjective
  • Nonetheless, fusion research is rarely a wasted effort, Whyte says.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Dec. 2024
  • There is no wasted movement, and virtually everything seems to have a purpose.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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  • On the road:This confusing road sign warns of a hidden winter weather danger How much distracted driving increases during holidays and events Unable to view our graphics?
    Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Musk is already the most distracted CEO in the world, though, and his governmental role won’t make that better.
    Brad Templeton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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