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
The child of alcoholics, Dreesen often referenced his rough-and-tumble upbringing in his comedy sets, telling tales of little Tommy shining shoes in the taverns of the South Side to feed his siblings.
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Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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.
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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.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
A lot of 'em are ex addicts, alcoholics, a lot of us.
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Outside Online,
18 Feb. 2026
No wonder why so many people became alcoholics.
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Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.
—
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.
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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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For speeders, drunks, reckless drivers and the like.
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This is different from the pastime counterfactuals enjoyed after the fact by barfly drunks and social media idiots.
Noun
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How consumers -- especially younger drinkers -- answer them will determine whether an industry long defined by fuddy-duddy pretense can find its footing in 2026 and beyond.
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That’s a good thing for drinkers—and a more competitive landscape for brands.
Noun
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In invalidating the comparisons, Gorsuch focused on the purpose of the laws aimed at the habitual drunkards of the 18th century.
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Erin Murphy, the attorney representing Hemani, countered that the whole point of the historical laws was to distinguish between drinkers and drunkards.
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“Alcoholics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcoholics. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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