ZONKED (OUT) Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈzäŋ(k)t-ˈau̇t

Definition of zonked-out

as in ripped

being under the influence of a recreational drug the perpetually zonked-out writer Hunter S. Thompson created the genre now known as gonzo journalism

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as in dazed

suffering from mental confusion overmedicated, zonked-out residents of a nursing home

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zonked (out)

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verb

past tense of zonk (out)

as in passed out

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Adjective

Eastward to Morgan City, Louisiana, the surge could be as high as 3 feet, while southward along the Texas coast, the storm surge could be up to 2 feet as far south as San Luis Pass, the center stated.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Where companies such as Zero and Stark have pushed hard to gain high output numbers in order to win sales, Bonnell hopes to win them by building e-bikes that appeal to riders and enthusiasts at a more visceral level.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

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Kimball noted the global impact of the case and resonance of issues of postpartum depression and psychosis, as organizers passed out countries’ flags intended to represent supporters across the world.

— Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
The guide also was passed out at the African-American Research Library in Fort Lauderdale, a popular early voting site among Black voters.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of passed out

Adjective

During a search, officers discovered a loaded handgun in the employee's bag.

— Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
In practical terms, the study suggests a preference for agentic AI to simplify drudge work and logistics, such as narrowing choices or suggesting better options, rather than taking full control of emotionally loaded or high-complexity decisions.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026

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When the details about the telescopes were given to the mission team, there were large chunks of information fully blacked out, the Washington Post reported at the time.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
The details were blacked out as the district attorney continues an investigation into the devastating fire.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of blacked out

Adjective

Also, if the switch from side by side to one-front/one-back happened instantaneously, your brain would get confused about how to interpret the images delivered from each eye, since the setup would be quite different from what you were used to.

— Abigail Witmer, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Critics of the move have been vocal, and many residents were left confused.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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