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as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
the doctor wants her to drink lots of water before the examination
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as in to booze
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
we're worried that she's started drinking again
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as in alcohol
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
you can get drinks at the bar only if you show them a valid ID
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Recent Examples of drink
Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Subscribe to our new food newsletter, Stuffed, to get Denver food and drink news sent straight to your inbox.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
The dog-centric venue features a full-service bar, a variety of dining options, specialty coffee drinks and large TVs are scattered throughout.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Food and drink purchases will also include a 2% surcharge, all of which goes directly to the workers.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Subscribe to our new food newsletter, Stuffed, to get Denver food and drink news sent straight to your inbox.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
Or, take a sunset cruise and enjoy the view with live music and tropical drinks.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
The dog-centric venue features a full-service bar, a variety of dining options, specialty coffee drinks and large TVs are scattered throughout.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drink
Verb
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So pack that sunscreen, toss a floppy hat into your weekend bag, and get ready to sip fruity drinks with tiny umbrellas.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Regardless, the judges sipped this one in the blind.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, unlike other artists of the bro-country ilk, Aldean personally refrained from boozing it up throughout the show, waiting to pull out a red Solo cup with a shot of tequila in it until there were just 11 minutes left in a set that ran 97.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Aug. 2025
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But if these trends persist, alcohol brands won’t just be worrying about Gen-Zers not drinking anymore—they’ll have an entire population with a new relationship to booze.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
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The rugged Renegade Evo leather boots sport a soft, shock-absorbing midsole layered over grippy Vibram rubber for a comfortable, slip-free experience on the trail.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
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The glossy marketing doesn't include a footnote about trust funds, family support or the ability to absorb year-over-year losses that would devastate most working families.—
Elle Wang,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Such beverages are easy to drink but don't provide a sense of satiety, or fullness, that would otherwise cue people to stop eating or drinking.—
Alejandra Borunda,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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With more than 100,000 employees, Legends Global will offer services from early-stage feasibility studies through event booking roles and food/beverage management for a network of more than 450 venues.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sheen, 60, opens up about his misuse of drugs and alcohol which wreaked havoc on his health and career.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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At the bar, Jeremiah is drunk and drowning his pain in alcohol.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The pressure is always on the taker, the player standing, gulping, trying desperately not to unload their lunch onto the turf, preparing to do something theoretically simple — kick the ball into the net from 12 yards with only one opponent able to stop them.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Pick safe toys: Choose small, flat toys like flying discs instead of large ones that might encourage gulping water.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Verb
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In a sight that became more-than-familiar to Boise State fans, Jeanty seemed to be swallowed in the scrum at the line of scrimmage, before bursting out of the side and powering himself into the endzone.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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Participants in the treatment group swallowed 28 capsules over two days, each containing gut bacteria from four donors.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
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Dumas was last seen on surveillance footage entering and leaving a liquor store with two women.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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During meetings, Díaz de la Portilla would sometimes drink liquor out of a coffee mug or a paper cup, according to former staffers who spoke to the Herald on the condition of anonymity out of fear of retaliation.—
Joey Flechas,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drink. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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