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to drink wine or give wine to (another person) to drink
wined and dined her clients in hopes of closing the deal
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Recent Examples of wine
Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
While decorating cookies, enjoy two glasses of wine and admire original artworks from Texas artists.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
The Rebels then marched down the field, with Lucas Carneiro hitting the game-wining 47-yard field goal with six seconds left in regulation.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Dining The Pennsylvanian features a Corridor Cafe, where travelers can grab breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with snacks and a selection of beverages, including wine, beer, spirits, and nonalcoholic drinks.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
While decorating cookies, enjoy two glasses of wine and admire original artworks from Texas artists.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
Paul Thomas Anderson was teary eyed about De Luca after wining Best Director for One Battle After Another.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
The Rebels then marched down the field, with Lucas Carneiro hitting the game-wining 47-yard field goal with six seconds left in regulation.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wine
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The participants reported their average weekly intake of beer, wine and liquor intake during four age periods — 18 to 24, 25 to 39, 40 to 54, and 55 and older.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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In 2021, Tatmon was observed loitering outside a liquor store directly across the street from the Sky Market with two other men, one of whom subsequently shot and killed Edward Morgan, 41, of Oakland, during a confrontation.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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According to food and drink aficionados at Chowhound, these 11 states have bars that tote a unique charm, with stories of the past living throughout each building.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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This kind of passive hydration is especially important since dogs are reactive drinkers, only drinking once they’re already mildly dehydrated.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
30 Jan. 2026
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This diet prioritizes eating vegetables, fruits, beans, olive oil, nuts and fish, and limits consuming meat and dairy with moderate consumption of alcohol.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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An autopsy report on the driver of a gasoline tanker truck that smashed into a light rail abutment along Yale Avenue in Denver on Thanksgiving shows the driver had alcohol and methamphetamine in his system.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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In a video shared on X by a fan account, the 36-year-old is seen chatting with some pals while sipping a drink.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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Not surprisingly, the 1,500-square-foot space has had a steady stream of traffic since the announcement was made, as customers flock to take home their favorite French pastries and sip a café noisette.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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According to Berkeley Police, a resident on the 800 block of Colusa Avenue in North Berkeley notified firefighters on Friday about several bottles of hazardous substances in their basement.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Get a bottle online at the winery’s site, Lumen.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Just because mead is made with honey doesn’t mean all mead is sweet.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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There will be live music; aerialist shows; art and nature crafts; a beer and mead garden (proceeds benefit Denver Urban Gardens); and a vendor village of local makers selling honey, botanicals and handmade goods.—
Jonathan Shikes,
Denver Post,
14 Aug. 2025
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Don’t miss the Espresso Martini and Tonic, a bubbly way to start the evening, or the Phony Negroni for those going booze-free.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Make sure to let your panna cotta base cool fully before adding the booze.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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There are walking trails, a spa, water activities such as boating and windsurfing, rum tasting, and three infinity-edge pools.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
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That might mean a beachside lunch at the Cap Shack with rum punches, watermelon gazpacho, and a tuna poke bowl from a food truck.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wine. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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