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as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
the doctor wants her to drink lots of water before the examination
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as in to booze
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
we're worried that she's started drinking again
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as in alcohol
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
you can get drinks at the bar only if you show them a valid ID
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Recent Examples of drink
Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2025
Research shows that regularly drinking kefir can support gut health, lower blood sugar, and improve bone mineral density.14151617
How to enjoy it: Drink plain kefir for a filling, gut-friendly snack or add it to smoothies for a boost of probiotics, protein, vitamins, and minerals.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Aug. 2025
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
Electrolyte drinks and powders have now morphed into wellness products for daily living.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Mega Lo Mart is a stand-in for big box stores or grocery stores like Costco or H-E-B.
Alamo Beer
Of course, Hank, Boomhauer (also Judge), Dale (Stephen Root) and new neighbor Brian Robertson (Keith David) end the episode by drinking beer out by the street, just like old times.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2025
Research shows that regularly drinking kefir can support gut health, lower blood sugar, and improve bone mineral density.14151617
How to enjoy it: Drink plain kefir for a filling, gut-friendly snack or add it to smoothies for a boost of probiotics, protein, vitamins, and minerals.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
Some even have similar violin patterns, such as the giant huntsman spider (which is much larger—about the size of a drink coaster!) or wolf spiders and fishing spiders.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
Electrolyte drinks and powders have now morphed into wellness products for daily living.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drink
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Start with an aperitif like a Ligurian Negroni infused with Côte d’Azur Cap Gin, best sipped alongside cheesy focaccia with pesto, before sampling the signature pesto plate with trofie pasta — which is even more indulgent when topped with Sicilian gamberi (shrimp) tartare.—
Lane Nieset,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Enjoy the refreshing meal people-watching on the shaded outdoor terrace while sipping a pisco sour.—
Pervaiz Shallwani,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
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Best Hotels and Resorts The Old Gin House This spot was a public guesthouse in 1760, later a factory (the gin refers to cotton, not booze).—
Jeannette Cooperman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Aug. 2025
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The fiancee of a groom-to-be killed the day before his wedding by a teenage wrong-way driver on the Henry Hudson Parkway is suing the young suspect, a Times Square nightclub the lawsuit says served him booze, and an off-duty NYPD officer for chasing him after an earlier crash.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
28 July 2025
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In addition to absorbing Highsmith’s $5.6 million expiring contract, the Nets acquired an unprotected 2032 second-round pick from Miami while sending a 2026 second-round pick, protected from No. 31 to No. 55, to the Heat, per the team.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
15 Aug. 2025
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That capacity to absorb disruption and adapt under pressure is what keeps individuals functioning during personal crises.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Located on the easternmost side of the campus, The Commons food and beverage plaza is expanded with 13 restaurant storefronts and outfitted with 1,400 seats on a turf island and extra shading.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Cherry Berry & Sprite beverage is bustling with tangy and fruity flavor, but the carbonation and tartness from medley of berries may elicit an initial sour reaction.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Systolic and diastolic blood pressure both increase over time with alcohol intake, according to a report published Aug. 14.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 22-year-old man from Aurora was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol at 1:02 p.m. Aug. 8 in the 1200 block of East Ogden Avenue.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Edmonton lineup changes The list of Oilers who could gulp pregame hot dogs Thursday now includes defenseman John Klingberg, a game worst minus three in Game 3 after being one of five Oilers who were minus one in Game 2.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Mindful Coffee Or Tea Break Instead of gulping your drink while answering emails, try this: Hold the cup, feel its warmth, smell the aroma and enjoy the first sip.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Although swallowing a small amount of meconium is safe, breathing it in can cause serious respiratory issues.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Joy isn’t coming, though, Miranda tells her, because her dog swallowed something.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
14 Aug. 2025
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Bardstown Road residents have a opportunity to make their voice heard about liquor licenses thanks to a new survey launched by Metro Alcoholic Beverage Control to gather community sentiment.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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Love is not the first Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee to launch a liquor line.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drink. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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