dipsomania

Definition of dipsomanianext

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Recent Examples of dipsomania While anxious weirdos were sprinting to the Piggly Wiggly to stock up on Wonder Bread and milk before the impending snowstorm hit, savvy folks focused more on their looming dipsomania. — Aaron Goldfarb, Esquire, 23 Jan. 2016 So adding a hefty pour of ginger beer, some lime juice, and a dope copper mug to your vodka transforms your dipsomania into an actual weekend event. — Aaron Goldfarb, Esquire, 15 May 2015
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipsomania
Noun
  • In the Unite survey, 95% of cabin crew and 55% of ground staff said intoxication was the biggest trigger for abuse.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • David Pedro Sopys, 46, had died three days earlier from hyperthermia, with drug intoxication being a contributing factor.
    — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • His love of his family is palpable, but his alcoholism, violent temper, philandering and anger are just as potent.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Wilbon clarified that his issues don’t involved gambling or alcoholism.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Dipsomania.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipsomania. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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