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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
CBS News, 1 May 2025
Hutchinson went to a bar and drank some beer, telling staff there that Flaherty was angry with him before leaving abruptly, the AP reported.
—Greg Norman , Elizabeth Pritchett, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 3 May 2025
Some trips include food and drinks with the price of your ticket.
—Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
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Verb
Hutchinson went to a bar and drank some beer, telling staff there that Flaherty was angry with him before leaving abruptly.
—CBS News, 1 May 2025
Hutchinson went to a bar and drank some beer, telling staff there that Flaherty was angry with him before leaving abruptly, the AP reported.
—Greg Norman , Elizabeth Pritchett, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
Noun
The easiest and most expensive way is to buy Scrappy’s Firewater Tincture, but there’s a half dozen ways to get heat into a drink, like muddling a pepper in the tin, or infusing the spirit.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 3 May 2025
Some trips include food and drinks with the price of your ticket.
—Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drink
Verb
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There were two signature cocktails for the guests to sip on at the Paramount+ bar, The Star is Streaming (tequila, kirsch, pomegranate, mango, lime, soda) — which was Wood's favorite — and Peach Perfect+ (vodka, white peach, lychee, yuzu, sake, jasmine, sparkling wine).—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The flowers attract myriad insects, including several species of native bees which sip the nectar and transfer pollen.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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Thanks to its poor ventilation, smoke and the steam from several thousand adolescent bodies with hormones in full bloom could choke a person whose senses aren’t dulled by drugs or booze by mid-concert.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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What gin mill were Brian Albert and Brian Higgins boozing in before heading over to the Waterfall? A. Joe Angelo’s Café in Brockton B. Southside Tavern in Braintree C. Donahue’s Pub in Holbrook D. The Hillside in Canton 26.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
14 July 2024
Verb
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Many smaller businesses are unable to absorb such shocks.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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The companies with the lowest performance weren’t able to forecast shortages, did not have the technology available to monitor their supply chain operations, and made poor pricing decisions—sometimes absorbing too much of the higher costs and lowering profit margins and investor confidence.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Drink Caffeine The caffeine in coffee, tea, or other beverages might be more than just a morning pick-me-up.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2025
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That includes capsaicin in chili peppers, menthol, the tingling in response to carbonated beverages, and the production of tears in response to cutting onions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2025
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For instance, Persona creates a different flow for a person trying to verify their age to order alcohol on a food delivery app versus for someone applying for a loan.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Citrus fruits, spicy foods, acidic foods (like tomatoes), chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, and peppermint can all trigger heartburn, so steer clear of those, Bragagnini says.—
Sarah Klein,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That meant, gulp, 11 hot dogs had to be consumed in the game, which lasted 2 hours, 33 minutes.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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Papa uses this moment to gulp the wine in Elijah's cup.—
Holly Rizzuto Palker,
Parents,
27 Mar. 2025
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According to Egyptian mythology, Nut swallows the sun god Ra each night and gives birth to him each morning, symbolizing the solar cycle.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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Instead, the officials swallowed their whistles, and Detroit fell 3-1 in the series.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Maggi said investigators believe the victim was shot inside the home around 8 a.m., shortly before Godinez allegedly went to the liquor store and fired a gun there.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Cops released surveillance footage of the suspect inside what appears to be a liquor store, carrying a brown briefcase.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drink. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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