stoned
Americanadjective
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intoxicated or dazed from drugs; high (sometimes followed byout ).
to be stoned out on pot.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- unstoned adjective
Etymology
Origin of stoned
1475–85 for sense “pelted with stones”; 1950–55 for current senses; stone + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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The first Sunday service after the arrests, streamed from pastors outside the mainland, included a meditation on the biblical account of Stephen, the first-century disciple stoned to death for his faith.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025
“I have been convicted and sacrificed and crucified and stoned without a trial and without the option to defend myself.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2025
Duchene’s goal, his NHL-leading sixth game-winner, came seconds after Stars goalie Scott Wedgewood stoned Elias Pettersson on a 2-on-none at the other end.
From Washington Times • Dec. 22, 2023
"I am humbled yet again and reminded that I am human and I have flaws, but I will not stand by as I am stoned by those who have flaws themselves."
From Salon • Nov. 16, 2023
The British ambassador registered a protest, the American Embassy in Paris was stoned, and Canada sued the United States for over $386,000.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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