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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
Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The midshipmen poured water into the cup, taking turns drinking from it in a victory celebration.
—Tyrone Turner, NPR, 12 Apr. 2025
Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
This refreshing drinks is perfectly suited to backyard barbecues and warm-weather tailgates alike.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
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Verb
In recent years, everyone from Taco Bell to Jack in the Box to Fatburger has rolled out food and drink promotions that nod to the 4/20 crowd without saying the quiet part out loud.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The midshipmen poured water into the cup, taking turns drinking from it in a victory celebration.
—Tyrone Turner, NPR, 12 Apr. 2025
Noun
Subscribe to our new food newsletter, Stuffed, to get Denver food and drink news sent straight to your inbox.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
This refreshing drinks is perfectly suited to backyard barbecues and warm-weather tailgates alike.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drink
Verb
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There were two signature cocktails for the guests to sip on at the Paramount+ bar, The Star is Streaming (tequila, kirsch, pomegranate, mango, lime, soda) — which was Wood's favorite — and Peach Perfect+ (vodka, white peach, lychee, yuzu, sake, jasmine, sparkling wine).—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The flowers attract myriad insects, including several species of native bees which sip the nectar and transfer pollen.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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Thanks to its poor ventilation, smoke and the steam from several thousand adolescent bodies with hormones in full bloom could choke a person whose senses aren’t dulled by drugs or booze by mid-concert.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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What gin mill were Brian Albert and Brian Higgins boozing in before heading over to the Waterfall? A. Joe Angelo’s Café in Brockton B. Southside Tavern in Braintree C. Donahue’s Pub in Holbrook D. The Hillside in Canton 26.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
14 July 2024
Verb
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Many smaller businesses are unable to absorb such shocks.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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The companies with the lowest performance weren’t able to forecast shortages, did not have the technology available to monitor their supply chain operations, and made poor pricing decisions—sometimes absorbing too much of the higher costs and lowering profit margins and investor confidence.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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From creative festivals and outdoor adventures to craft beverages and gastronomic delights, the mountain folks put their best foot forward to take care of their own while welcoming visitors from all over the globe.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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This color additive is widely found in foods (for example, beverages, desserts, candy, and breakfast cereals), drugs, and cosmetics.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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For instance, Persona creates a different flow for a person trying to verify their age to order alcohol on a food delivery app versus for someone applying for a loan.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Disorderly conduct due to alcohol, 11200 block Avenida de los Lobos, 11:57 p.m. April 21 – Fraud, 10800 block Via Lombardia, 4:11 p.m.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That meant, gulp, 11 hot dogs had to be consumed in the game, which lasted 2 hours, 33 minutes.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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Papa uses this moment to gulp the wine in Elijah's cup.—
Holly Rizzuto Palker,
Parents,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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According to Egyptian mythology, Nut swallows the sun god Ra each night and gives birth to him each morning, symbolizing the solar cycle.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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Instead, the officials swallowed their whistles, and Detroit fell 3-1 in the series.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Maggi said investigators believe the victim was shot inside the home around 8 a.m., shortly before Godinez allegedly went to the liquor store and fired a gun there.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Cops released surveillance footage of the suspect inside what appears to be a liquor store, carrying a brown briefcase.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drink. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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