Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barflies
Noun
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A lot of 'em are ex addicts, alcoholics, a lot of us.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
18 Feb. 2026 -
AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These laws also applied to habitual drunkards, the mentally ill and others determined to be dangerous to the public.—
Morgan Marietta,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As drinkers have begun demanding more from what’s in their glass — alcoholic or otherwise — a handful of producers have brought back real grenadine.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Good news for daily coffee or tea drinkers.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The movie follows a group of petty cheats, liars and drunks who are duped by nefarious opportunists who visit their crumbling town.—
John Penner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Barflies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barflies. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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