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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
Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Officials issued a boil water advisory for the affluent Incline Village, a wealthy Lake Tahoe community, warning the California tech elites who live there not to drink the water amid concerns it could be contaminated with fecal matter.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
There are also four stations set up inside the arena in the corners alongside the main seating areas that sell drinks, hot dogs, popcorn and other snacks for those who don’t want to go outside.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
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Verb
The two had spent hours chatting as Shamblin drank hard ciders on a remote Texas roadside.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Officials issued a boil water advisory for the affluent Incline Village, a wealthy Lake Tahoe community, warning the California tech elites who live there not to drink the water amid concerns it could be contaminated with fecal matter.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
Of course, there's plenty of beer offerings on tap and by bottle, plus a wide selection of specialty drinks from margaritas to martinis.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
There are also four stations set up inside the arena in the corners alongside the main seating areas that sell drinks, hot dogs, popcorn and other snacks for those who don’t want to go outside.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drink
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Schott Zwiesel Pure Crystal Whiskey Glasses Designed with a wide base and narrow rim to enhance the flavor and aroma of whiskey, these elegant crystal glasses can also be used for sipping Negronis, White Russians, and other spirits and cocktails.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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Wearing a period-style blue-and-white outfit while sipping tea, Ripa embodied grace and charm in this chic costume alongside Seacrest’s take on Ted Lasso.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Ferrara makes no bones about the catastrophic consequences of so much boozing and chasing the dragon on his personal life and finances.—
Nick Pinkerton,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Plus, a number of these recipes can be made sans booze (like the vodka cherry limeade) to satisfy a crew of all ages.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
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Recent tariff pressures have presented headwinds and impacted margins, but Reformation has opted to absorb most costs rather than pass that on to the customer, Borenstein said.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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So far, Pinal County farmers have absorbed all the losses as the river went into shortage.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dozens of beverage chains have exploded onto the scene in recent years offering coffee at steep discounts.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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By day the Ultramar pool bar offers refreshing beverages and light fare while at night the place buzzes with energy and music.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Even as dusk descended, people lined up to gulp from public fountains (another blessing), to fill their water bottles, or to splash their bare skin.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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In total, 1,053,483 people died; 95,350 deaths from external causes (accidents, violent and alcohol-attributable causes), and 955,723 from other underlying causes.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Items not valid for the senior and discount included prescriptions, alcohol, tobacco, phone services, transit passes, postage, Arizona Lottery tickets, event tickets, fuel, gift cards, money orders and Western Union services.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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And businesses that have so far swallowed the tariffs without raising prices may not be able to for much longer.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The earth opened and swallowed my father, literally.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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There are beer stands, dessert carts and liquor bars throughout the ballpark.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Victor Schwartz, a wine and liquor importer, spoke to ABC News.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drink. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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