LUSHED (UP) Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

lushed (up)

verb

past tense of lush (up), slang

as in drank

to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages frat boys lushing up on beer during freshman rush

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The group drank alcohol and used a series of drugs — including cocaine and Xanax from the dark web, prosecutors say.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026
Her mother drank from the water bottle and realized there was a sour taste, sparking suspicions her water was being tampered with.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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lushed (up)

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