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
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
Since the flavor intensifies as the wine cooks down.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 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
Make the syrup: Put wine and sugar in a small saucepan.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
Since the flavor intensifies as the wine cooks down.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 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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The sole reason to go is to eat hot rolls and chicken and drink good lemonade.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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More Americans now use cannabis daily than drink alcohol every day.1 Public attitudes toward cannabis have shifted dramatically over the past decade, with some perceiving cannabis to be safer than alcohol.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The 56-year-old Watertown Democrat admitted that prosecutors had enough evidence to prove their case charging him with operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor and leaving the scene of property damage.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
17 July 2025
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If negotiations work out with the building’s landlord – and pending approval of a liquor license from the city of Denver – Skinner and Music City owners Sam and Jordan Graf, who are brothers, hope to turn the spot into a fully functioning bar and restaurant of their own.—
Jonathan Shikes,
Denver Post,
17 July 2025
Verb
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While sipping interest in bourbon, scotch and other spirits, neat or over ice, has long been common practice in the States, tequila’s popularity has more often centered around shots or cocktails.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 July 2025
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The finish is medium length, with lingering notes of nutmeg and soft rye spices—an excellent rye for cocktails or sipping neat.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Avoid caffeine and alcohol, which can dehydrate you.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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Ozzy Osbourne shared 3 children with first wife Thelma Riley The father of six children over two marriages, Osbourne has been vocal about how rigorous touring and alcohol use affected his family life.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Williams posted a fuzzy photo of a bottle of Mirtazapine on Instagram before the song premiered, hinting at its thematic tone.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
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That results in a total production of approximately 255 million bottles from the 34,000-hectare region.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 July 2025
Noun
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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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The mead replaces the stout or lager in the traditional half-and-half recipe.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Ozzy does his thing, making the music, playing the music, and staying off drugs and booze; Sharon does hers, managing Ozzy’s career, managing Ozzy, making the business decisions, counting the money, looking after Ozzfest, looking after Ozzy.—
Erik Hedegaard,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
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Gasoline turned out to be more efficient and better for engines, so ethanol mostly ended up in solvents and booze.—
Michael Grunwald
July 21,
Literary Hub,
21 July 2025
Noun
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This 14% alcohol Barolo is the color of rum and orange juice.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Aged rum: The original Jungle Bird calls for blackstrap rum, which is a very dark spiced rum, Backhus tells us.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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“Wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wine. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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