as in to drink
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
Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2025
The first wine was bottled at the Kunde Family Winery, in California, using grapes from the Fairwinds Estate, which was ravaged by wildfires in 2020.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
During the last major tariff scare in 2019, when the Trump administration imposed a 25% tax on French, Spanish, UK and German still wines under 14% alcohol, importers were forced to eat costs or pull shipments entirely.
—Lela London, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The entire menu is available at the official Disney Parks Blog and the Disney World website (click on Things to Do, then the food and wine festival).
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2025
The first wine was bottled at the Kunde Family Winery, in California, using grapes from the Fairwinds Estate, which was ravaged by wildfires in 2020.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
Ten Pinot noir wines, from around the globe, won top honors as the world’s best still Pinot noir wines at the 2025 Decanter World Wine Awards.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
During the last major tariff scare in 2019, when the Trump administration imposed a 25% tax on French, Spanish, UK and German still wines under 14% alcohol, importers were forced to eat costs or pull shipments entirely.
—Lela London, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wine
Verb
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Ways to stay safe in the heat according to the NWS Stay hydrated: Keep yourself well-hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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This advisory is in effect until Tuesday at 7 p.m. NWS Heat Wave Safety Tips: Stay safe with these recommendations Stay hydrated: Keep yourself well-hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Aug. 2025
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Bardstown Road residents have a opportunity to make their voice heard about liquor licenses thanks to a new survey launched by Metro Alcoholic Beverage Control to gather community sentiment.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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Love is not the first Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee to launch a liquor line.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
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Start with an aperitif like a Ligurian Negroni infused with Côte d’Azur Cap Gin, best sipped alongside cheesy focaccia with pesto, before sampling the signature pesto plate with trofie pasta — which is even more indulgent when topped with Sicilian gamberi (shrimp) tartare.—
Lane Nieset,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Enjoy the refreshing meal people-watching on the shaded outdoor terrace while sipping a pisco sour.—
Pervaiz Shallwani,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
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These include factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, and alcohol consumption.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Aug. 2025
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 22-year-old man from Aurora was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol at 1:02 p.m. Aug. 8 in the 1200 block of East Ogden Avenue.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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These are often available even in economy, though the specific kits usually vary by class of service Sustainable amenity kits Chua said Singapore works with its suppliers to make sure all the components in the amenity kit, like lotion bottles, are as recyclable or sustainable as possible.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Whether your reason for buying a water bottle carrier is to free up your hands or keep from scratching, denting, and inevitably losing your treasured $40 water vessel, this clever bottle sling serves all purposes.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Aug. 2025
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This was the puzzle: Odin has challenged five Norse gods—Thor, Loki, Freyja, Tyr, and Baldur—to each build their own mighty mead hall in Valhalla.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Early civilizations were known to enjoy a range of libations, such as beer, wine, and mead.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
16 July 2025
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Alcohol consumption has declined in the U.S., a trend that’s led by Gen Z, a group that’s consumed far less booze than millennials and other older generations.—
John Kell,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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But American booze was never much of a staple at Grumpys.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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On New York’s Lower East Side, Las’ Lap is a popular rum bar, known for creative cocktails.—
Connie Ogle
August 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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If rum isn't for you, try substituting it with maple syrup.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wine. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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