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 These fatalities are sparking calls for drivers to pay more attention and stray away from driving while under the influence. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 The petition also calls for Berry to not be under the influence and to undergo sobriety testing before, during and after any visits with their son. — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Authorities said Adrian Tiscareno was under the influence of drugs and alcohol and had been driving at over 100 mph in the moments before the crash. — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 Wilver Blanco, 42, was shot in 2024 after police responded to a report of man seen chasing an elderly man around with a knife, possibly while under the influence of drugs. — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for under the influence

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under the weather

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The Primetime Emmy winner, who was feted for advocating for women’s health during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, was under the weather and could not make the trip.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
Your Cold Symptoms May Get Better There’s a reason most people crave hot beverages like tea or lemon water when feeling under the weather.

— Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 2 Sep. 2026

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