as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
To his dismay, he found that many of his fellow cruise passengers were frequently sloshed.
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Recent Examples of sloshed
Devon Ivie, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
Several drinks later, Melanie’s sloshed and Sugar’s doing just fine.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2024
Germany was losing the war, the sloshed von Braun groused.
—David Axe, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
Adjective
Even before Morrissey’s statement, Marr trolled a fan on social media with a sloshed photo of British arse Nigel Farage when the fan expressed optimism that the Oasis reunion could tempt the Smiths.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
Several drinks later, Melanie’s sloshed and Sugar’s doing just fine.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2024
Germany was losing the war, the sloshed von Braun groused.
—David Axe, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sloshed
Adjective
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Rivera had been jailed at Santa Rita since May 2022, after California Highway Patrol officers arrested him on suspicion of murder for allegedly driving drunk and causing a crash that killed a woman.—
Stephanie Lam,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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How do police tell if drivers are drunk? Law enforcement agencies use a series of physical and mental exercises to determine whether drivers could be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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One side of the 15-story Residence Inn by Marriott is splashed in bright orange, red and yellow paint depicting a portrait of country singer and songwriter Johnny Cash.—
Hanh Truong,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Jan. 2025
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This sent Dillingham into a rage, an explosion caught on camera and splashed all over social media.—
Doug Haller,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Read is accused of striking O'Keefe with her Lexus SUV during a drunken argument and then leaving the scene, where he was found dead with signs of severe head trauma and hypothermia the next morning.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Senator enlists the help of Davis to provoke Staten at Gracie’s, which leads to a drunken brawl.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But Morris got wet and was suffering from hypothermia by the time rescuers arrived.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Some greens are known for being dry while others have a rep for being wet, and a new type of golf ball coating could make for better golfing on both.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Dinner dishes range from creative pursuits like hot honey shrimp and hushpuppies made with polenta to regional classics like a fried catfish platter and smoked brisket sliders. hookergrocer.com; 316 John Lee Hooker Ln.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Tens of thousands of Missourians will migrate to Sedalia in August for 10 days of family fun and fried foods.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Standardized tests sanctioned by the American Psychological Association can be invaluable aids to revealing whether decision-making parts of the brain are impaired.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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For instance, in the life insurance industry, a product should not only ensure healthy individuals but all those who are impaired and in dire need of insurance.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Sloshed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sloshed. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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