UNDER THE INFLUENCE Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

under the influence

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as in drunken

being under the influence of alcohol Not wanting to drive while under the influence, she called a cab to take her home.

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Recent Examples of under the influence Looking on the bright side, at least the teens didn’t get behind the wheel while under the influence. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 8 July 2026 Do not use fireworks while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. — Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Bears are thriving thanks in part to an abundance of food — including acorns, deer and boars — under the influence of a warming climate, experts say. — CBS News, 30 June 2026 More than 1,600 of those fatalities were drivers, and approximately 38% of those drivers were under the influence. — Aaa - Mountain Group, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026

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“Under the influence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/under%20the%20influence. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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