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
The secret to truly great fried chicken is striking the perfect balance between crispy skin and moist, juicy meat.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Make fried favorites like french fries and chicken nuggets with 75 percent less fat in this compact air fryer.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Also in the walk-in cooler, fried rice that complements many dishes sat uncovered.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
Two of the most popular dishes are msemen — flaky, pan-fried flatbreads — and harira, a hearty tomato, lentil and chickpea soup.
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Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fried
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Make fried favorites like french fries and chicken nuggets with 75 percent less fat in this compact air fryer.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Also in the walk-in cooler, fried rice that complements many dishes sat uncovered.
—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
Two of the most popular dishes are msemen — flaky, pan-fried flatbreads — and harira, a hearty tomato, lentil and chickpea soup.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fried
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fried
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Jenny Racicot, who lives in Maine, told Politico that Platner entered her home in 2021 while drunk and assaulted her.
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As if Taylor Swift’s wedding and the nation’s 250th birthday weren’t reason enough to celebrate, Beyoncé is giving fans an excuse to be drunk in love.
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The pseudonymous title character, a depressed, drunken, belligerent twenty-six-year-old advice columnist, has no real hardships of his own and is cursed by doubt.
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On the personal side, Beth and Rip both attempt to connect with Carter in last week’s episode after his drunken acts in episode 7.
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And thirdly, the confidence Harley has in its 2026 bikes to facilitate such a thing, and on a wet racetrack no less, is quite frankly amazing.
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Typically, El Niño is associated with wetter-than-normal conditions during the winter in Southern California.
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This gives drivers more time to react and could potentially prevent up to 80% of non-impaired vehicle crashes in the US alone.
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Intense exercise on a sizzling day can lead to extreme fatigue, impaired performance, headache, irritability, nausea, dizziness, cramping and dehydration, all symptoms of exertional heat illness.
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When these work together, firms may reduce wasted spend, improve lead quality, and stabilize case flow.
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Advertisers still need to actively review and clean search terms to prevent wasted spend and ensure relevance.
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In the small family restaurant in Rogers Park Monday evening, Walter Guevara sat at a table and devoured yucca fries and Peruvian-style rice with stewed chicken, hungry despite his numerous cancer treatments.
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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.
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Transfer burger beans to a serving dish and top with reserved pickled jalapeños.
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Savory country ham and pickled okra come together for a quick and easy no-cook starter.
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The ribs Riles has planned, prepped, and thought about for months have been judged blind and on-site, at a table specially set for the judges underneath his massive tent.
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After a product is entered into the competition, it is scored blind by a panel of industry professionals on a 100-point scale.
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“Fried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fried. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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