doped
word · lemma: dope
Definition
'Doped' means that someone has taken drugs, especially illegal or performance-enhancing drugs, or that something has been treated or mixed with a substance (like chemicals in science).
Usage & Nuances
Often used in sports to refer to athletes using forbidden substances ('doped athlete'). In science, used for materials with impurities added ('doped silicon'). Colloquial: rarely means just 'careless' or 'foolish'. Common mistakes: confusing with 'drugged' (more about medical drugs or sedation).
Example Sentences
The test showed he was doped before the race.
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Some athletes get doped to perform better.
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The material was doped with phosphorus in the lab.
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He looked completely doped after taking the pills.
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Everyone was shocked when the cyclist was caught doped.
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The lab confirmed the samples were doped with new chemicals.
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