as in drunks
a person who makes a habit of getting drunk
one can be a social drinker without turning into an alcoholic
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Recent Examples of alcoholics
AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.
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Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
In fact, severe alcoholics may become immunocompromised.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
But on the other hand, a rehab center for alcoholics doesn’t fold because one of its participants goes on a bender.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
A lot of 'em are ex addicts, alcoholics, a lot of us.
—Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2026
No wonder why so many people became alcoholics.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
In fact, severe alcoholics may become immunocompromised.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
But on the other hand, a rehab center for alcoholics doesn’t fold because one of its participants goes on a bender.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
A lot of 'em are ex addicts, alcoholics, a lot of us.
—Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2026
No wonder why so many people became alcoholics.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcoholics
Noun
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This is different from the pastime counterfactuals enjoyed after the fact by barfly drunks and social media idiots.—
Kyle Wagner,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2026
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All of us kept an eye out for drunks, who tipped better.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The Añejo is for the more experienced drinkers with tastes of oak, a light touch of vanilla and chocolate, while the Extra Añejo will hit you with a touch of cinnamon, vanilla and toffee melding with the agave.—
Richard Guzman,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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The original main tour features the household-name producers most bourbon drinkers already recognize, while the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour highlights smaller, artisan distilleries for a more intimate experience.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Harris maintained that, like habitual drunkards, unlawful drug users may have their gun rights temporarily taken away.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
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Hemani's lawyers also reject the government's attempt to liken laws disarming habitual drunkards to the law disarming drug users, arguing that those early restrictions covered only people who regularly abused alcohol, not all those who drink.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Alcoholics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcoholics. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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