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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
Leia Mendoza, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Despite working for a famed bourbon distiller, Allen didn’t drink alcohol and still doesn’t.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
The propane fire pit table gives off plenty of warmth to keep everyone warm, and the 28-inch tabletop provides space for drinks and snacks.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Throughout the one-day event, attendees will be given the opportunity to step into the worlds of different Focus films, with immersive photo moments, themed food and drink offerings throughout the night, and a curation of limited merchandise based on the Focus library.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Despite working for a famed bourbon distiller, Allen didn’t drink alcohol and still doesn’t.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
From scrunchies that secretly double as drink covers to zipper clips that stop pickpockets from opening your backpack, these viral finds prove that travel safety doesn’t have to be cumbersome or expensive.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
The propane fire pit table gives off plenty of warmth to keep everyone warm, and the 28-inch tabletop provides space for drinks and snacks.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drink
Verb
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Guests sip wine and snack on cheeseboards on the wraparound porch.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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The industry that got away Modern-day Americans know coffee as a morning pick-me-up, but historical accounts place the beverage in the hands of Sufi monks in Yemen, who sipped on coffee to remain energized through late-night prayer rituals.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Plus, a number of these recipes can be made sans booze (like the vodka cherry limeade) to satisfy a crew of all ages.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
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At the same time, unlike other artists of the bro-country ilk, Aldean personally refrained from boozing it up throughout the show, waiting to pull out a red Solo cup with a shot of tequila in it until there were just 11 minutes left in a set that ran 97.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Aug. 2025
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Michelle Gonzalez, the organization’s president and chief executive, noted that the system is not ready to absorb the care of so many additional residents without medical coverage.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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This gives the dry ingredients time to absorb the wet ingredients, which will yield waffles with better structure.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Walmart will remove artificial dyes and 30 other additives — such as artificial sweeteners, fat substitutes and various preservatives — from its US private-brand food and beverage products, the company announced Wednesday.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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More than any other beverage, the PSL cemented Starbucks’ seasonal strategy and reshaped what consumers expect from coffee menus nationwide every time the weather changes.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even as dusk descended, people lined up to gulp from public fountains (another blessing), to fill their water bottles, or to splash their bare skin.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Powell gave up alcohol during filming.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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The outlets added that Flores is on probation from a 2023 conviction involving a gun and DUI, which bars him from possessing firearms or drinking alcohol.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Reeves and Winter are often swallowed up by the bottomless void their characters occupy, with very little room to let loose and play.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Massive plumes of thick, black smoke filled the sky and swallowed up the tall, white spire.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Matthew and Camila, who co-founded the Pantalones Organic Tequila brand, partnered with Princess back in October 2024 to bring their liquor on board the company’s fleet.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Moonshine While moonshine may have bootlegging roots, the perfectly legal formula that exists today can be found at liquor stores and distilleries across the South.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drink. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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