alcoholics

plural of alcoholic

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of alcoholics This is a man who is the child of two alcoholics. Fortune Editors, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025 AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts. Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025 Her mother abandoned her when Wuornos was 4, and she was adopted by her grandparents, who were alcoholics. Peter White, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025 After all, children of alcoholics are four times more likely to be alcoholics themselves. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025 The district court agreed, pointing to traditions of disarming felons, alcoholics, and the mentally ill. Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcoholics
drinkers
Noun
  • The wines from this trajectory highlight labrusca, a different Vitis species that has invigorated drinkers, particularly in North America.
    Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
  • For decades, the fan-favorite diet soda that has a somewhat cult following has held a special place in the hearts of its drinkers.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Alcoholics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcoholics. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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