POTTED Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈpä-təd

Definition of potted

slang

as in fried

being under the influence of alcohol work was so awful that I'm just going to go out and get potted tonight

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potted

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verb

past tense of pot

as in seeded

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Recent Examples of potted

Adjective

New York Knicks fans drag potted plants outside of a watch party at Bryant Park for Game 3. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 9 June 2026 The potted plants and blooming flowers provide a lush, natural contrast—creating a secret garden-like feel. — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026

Verb

However, young trees can be potted—you’ll simply need to move them to a bigger pot every three to four years. — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for potted

Recent Examples of Synonyms for potted

Adjective

The dessert is made of McDonald's signature apple filling and a golden, fried crust.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
That’s why fried chicken, mozzarella sticks and onion rings consistently land on the avoid list for anyone managing high cholesterol.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026

Definition of fried

Verb

Norway, for instance, has been a global leader in the transition away from fossil fuels and toward green energy despite the fact that its fund is seeded by oil revenues.

— Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
As one option, sources told Semafor that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has favored creating a sovereign wealth fund seeded by leading AI firms.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026

Definition of seeded

Adjective

Jenny Racicot, who lives in Maine, told Politico that Platner entered her home in 2021 while drunk and assaulted her.

— Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
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.

— Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 4 July 2026

Definition of drunk

Verb

Solo exercisers put in more effort but saw no real change in stress and limited quality-of-life improvement.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026
Thornton knocked down a late-clock 3-pointer, Gabby Williams hit a 30-foot pull-up and Salaün put in a tough shot at the rim to cap off an 11-0 run, giving the Valkyries a 41-29 lead at halftime.

— Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 June 2026

Definition of put in

Adjective

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.

— Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 1 July 2026
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.

— Brayden Garcia July 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026

Definition of drunken

Verb

Tillman planted the free kick in the back net, taking advantage of an open side of the net left by keeper Nikola Vasilj.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
This winning series captures a row of poplar trees planted along the banks of the River Po in Italy, which are natural guardians against flooding, now standing immersed in perfectly still water beneath soft, diffused light.

— Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of planted

Adjective

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.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Typically, El Niño is associated with wetter-than-normal conditions during the winter in Southern California.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

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