UNDER THE INFLUENCE Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

under the influence

phrase

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 After observation, the police concluded the man was under the influence of an intoxicant, according to the post. — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026 According to court filings, Mary Gaither was charged with operating while under the influence, child endangerment and false imprisonment. — Isabelle Foland, Des Moines Register, 30 Aug. 2026 He was also found to be under the influence of both alcohol and marijuana, the sheriff’s office said. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 Occasionally, employees steal those drugs and are under the influence while caring for patients. — Alexandra Byrne, STAT, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for under the influence

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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

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