under the influence

phrase

Definition of under the influencenext
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 Daza Olivas was placed under arrest and transported to Troop H where he was charged with operating under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and driving the wrong way on a divided highway, according to state police. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 22 Aug. 2026 At the time of his arrest, the CHP said Arredondo-Garcia was suspected of being under the influence of a drug. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Anderson was previously arrested in May and charged in Denver County Court with possessing a gun while under the influence of alcohol and disorderly conduct in a separate incident. — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2026 During his first two years as a starter, Santori was the apprentice who carefully studied the game and developed organically under the influence of his older peers. — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for under the influence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for under the influence
under the weather
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  • To Vitello, the outing was all the more impressive given that Webb was under the weather.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Ball Arena later confirmed the concert had been canceled because Moroney was feeling under the weather.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of under the weather

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“Under the influence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/under%20the%20influence. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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