sober
adjective
not intoxicated or drunk.
have sobered
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present perfectof sober.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The dismal follow-up against Ghana would have sobered them up instantly.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
By next sunrise, the newly engaged lovers have sobered up, and the question of what everyone will think reasserts itself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2023
While a mix of low interest rates and increased liquidity has brightened the outlook for equities, COVID-19 headwinds have sobered near-term expectations, despite the recent launch of a vaccination program.
From Reuters ● Dec. 16, 2020
If they have sobered up and come near the internet, do you have any words for David Benioff and Dan Weiss at this point?
From Slate ● May 22, 2019
The ten minutes seemed to have sobered him.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
