as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
the friends agreed they couldn't let him drive in his besotted condition
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Recent Examples of besotted
Roomier suits then allowed for the high-octane dance carnage, which filtered down to Raju versus Bheem, with the former faking a leg cramp to, again, help his besotted friend win Jenny’s heart — and the contest.
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Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2022
As an internally and eternally conflicted young man, Nicholas Querino nicely shows us the besotted aspect of his character but doesn’t always convey his inner struggle.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2022
Life begins when a besotted pregnant woman wants to have and love that precious baby.
—WSJ, 8 July 2022
His relationship with painting was akin to that of a besotted lover with a domineering partner: The pleasure is deranging, but the cost to one’s equanimity steep.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 22 June 2022
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Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2022
As an internally and eternally conflicted young man, Nicholas Querino nicely shows us the besotted aspect of his character but doesn’t always convey his inner struggle.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2022
Life begins when a besotted pregnant woman wants to have and love that precious baby.
—WSJ, 8 July 2022
His relationship with painting was akin to that of a besotted lover with a domineering partner: The pleasure is deranging, but the cost to one’s equanimity steep.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 22 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for besotted
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When these interact with hot water, they can get released into the tea and end up being drunk.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Fruit flies sing, get drunk and can be kept awake with caffeine, suggesting even more similarities between their brains and ours.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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What's New A number of governments and organizations across the country are hoping to stamp out drunken driving by offering free rides home from New Year's Eve celebrations.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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After leaving a voicemail for his childhood love, Nancy (Julianne Moore), on a drunken New Year's Eve, Jack (Alec Baldwin) is determined to erase the message at any cost.Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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Slim Chickens, a chain started in Arkansas, is also bringing locations to southeast Michigan and Jollibee, known for its fried chicken, opened its first location on busy Hall Road in Clinton Township.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024
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Cornflake 'Fried' Chicken Not your typical fried chicken, but this recipe is a real crowd-pleaser.Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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The fast-acting shampoo should only be left on wet hair for one minute, and it’s designed for weekly use.Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
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After getting his feet wet selling less-rarefied wares during his days studying at UCLA, Arasheben made the leap to fine jewelry and quickly developed a reputation for creating diamond-centric pieces that upended expectations traditionally set by other jewelers working in a similar strata.Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
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Drowsy and impaired driving habits were also addressed.Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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She was charged with driving while intoxicated as a first offense and driving while impaired.John Annese, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
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The rifle season ended on Dec. 1 so, on Dec. 7, Bruce climbed into a ground blind with a crossbow.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 20 Dec. 2024
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Long-term doubts In China, the government prohibits blind box sales to children under the age of eight due to worries over addiction.Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 20 Dec. 2024
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Nonetheless, fusion research is rarely a wasted effort, Whyte says.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Dec. 2024
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There is no wasted movement, and virtually everything seems to have a purpose.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Besotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/besotted. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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