drink up
phrasal verb
drank up; drunk up or drank up; drinking up; drinks up
: to drink all of (something)
They drank up (all) the orange juice.
Here's a glass of the vineyard's latest wine. Drink up!
Examples of drink up in a Sentence
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My skin is so, so dry and is drinking up Shani Darden's Moisture Plumping Serum.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2024
Our tester's hair drank up this formula and, as a result, appeared much more hydrated and well-nourished once dried.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024
When his family first settled in the U.S., 11-year-old Andrew drank up science fiction novels at his local library and saved up for tiny space figurines at his local five and dime.
—Elissa Miolene, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2024
Take that as a reminder to drink up: Your skin reflects your overall health, and water is essential for your entire wellbeing.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2024
Bugs called sharpshooters fling their pee to save energy
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Tiny insects called sharpshooters drink up to 300 times their own body weight each day.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2023
Unlock, press to release water into the trough, and let Fido drink up.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2023
This formula felt super-lightweight and milky, which the skin immediately drank up.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2023
Not drinking alcohol is the safest option while breastfeeding, but drinking up to one glass of alcohol per day is not known to be harmful to your baby.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 31 Aug. 2023
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2024
Our tester's hair drank up this formula and, as a result, appeared much more hydrated and well-nourished once dried.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024
When his family first settled in the U.S., 11-year-old Andrew drank up science fiction novels at his local library and saved up for tiny space figurines at his local five and dime.
—Elissa Miolene, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2024
Take that as a reminder to drink up: Your skin reflects your overall health, and water is essential for your entire wellbeing.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2024
Bugs called sharpshooters fling their pee to save energy
Super-Fast Insect Urination
Watch on
Tiny insects called sharpshooters drink up to 300 times their own body weight each day.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2023
Unlock, press to release water into the trough, and let Fido drink up.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2023
This formula felt super-lightweight and milky, which the skin immediately drank up.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2023
Not drinking alcohol is the safest option while breastfeeding, but drinking up to one glass of alcohol per day is not known to be harmful to your baby.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 31 Aug. 2023
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