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
Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
The chunky black frames give just enough edge without feeling over the top, and the gradient lenses are perfect for everything from beach days to wine tastings.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
The halcyon days of editors Condé Nast editors wining and dining on the company dime are over.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The rural beer and wine scene is also thriving thanks to The General Wine and Brew.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
The chunky black frames give just enough edge without feeling over the top, and the gradient lenses are perfect for everything from beach days to wine tastings.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
Reviewers also appreciate that the set is fully machine-washable and comes in colors ranging from classic black and heathered grey to soft pink and wine red hues.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
The halcyon days of editors Condé Nast editors wining and dining on the company dime are over.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wine
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On Saturday and Sunday, downtown streets surrounding the convention center will house food and drink vendors, handmade goods sellers and live music in a street food festival accompanying the main festivities.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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California has a mixed record on attempts to limit what consumers eat and drink.—
Claudia Boyd-Barrett,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jenny Vergara, a spokeswoman for the company, told The Star Clementine’s is still navigating the approval process of liquor laws in Kansas but hopes to offer its boozy flavors soon.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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This isn't Heughan's first entry into the world of liquor, however.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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The hotel’s Rejuvenation Room is the ultimate place to recharge after a long day of sipping on the Bourbon Trail.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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While Ozama’s Blanco is perfect for elevated mixed drinks, the Añejo and Gran Añejo are great for sipping, with deep notes.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In April, Officer Stephen Brown was charged with a DWI and is accused of driving while more than double the legal alcohol limit in York County.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Sep. 2025
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Nor was the jury sufficiently moved by accounts of his birth mother’s alcohol consumption during pregnancy, his small brain or other factors.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Sep. 2025
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Kevin Gausman shook two champagne bottles in preparation.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Thankfully, there are better alternatives in this case, and a bottle of hydrogen peroxide hiding in your medicine cabinet or under your bathroom sink is surprisingly an acceptable option.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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Tips to eat like a Viking To make the most of a modern-day Viking diet, Harris-Pincus suggests skipping the mead while stealing some of the smarter habits.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Human cravings for booze may have deep evolutionary roots, a new study has shown.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Still grieving the death of his wife and the imprisonment of his son, Brandis binges on booze but possesses a sharp and intuitive mind, even if his family life is in disarray.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Zacapa Created under the watchful eye of Lorena Vásquez, one of the few female master blenders in the business, Zacapa is a Guatemalan rum brand known for a unique blending and distilling process that sets it apart from the rest.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Bourbon, rum, or cognac can be added to the frosting for even more depth.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wine. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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