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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
Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Aleksander Barkov and Anton Lundell drank out of shoes.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 21 June 2025
There are some tasty nods to Twin Peaks on the dining and drinks menus — like the Dale Cooper gin cocktail, and the Damn Fine Cherry Pie à la mode — but the Lodge doesn’t hit guests over the head with the theme.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Verb
Canada’s public health recommendations are close to America’s, recommending women drink no more than two drinks per day and men no more than three.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Aleksander Barkov and Anton Lundell drank out of shoes.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
Noun
In the meantime, while her rivals for spots on Team USA are training on the push track in Lake Placid’s ice house, Jones is 1,600 miles away in Baton Rouge, where the only available ice comes in drinks and plastic bags.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 21 June 2025
There are some tasty nods to Twin Peaks on the dining and drinks menus — like the Dale Cooper gin cocktail, and the Damn Fine Cherry Pie à la mode — but the Lodge doesn’t hit guests over the head with the theme.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drink
Verb
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For a glass of wine, stop by Carriage House Sundries to sip or pick up a bottle to enjoy in your room.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Bonus points for a thoughtful zero-proof menu, complete with booze-free cocktails, lemonades and non-alcoholic wine, because everyone deserves something fun to sip under the stars.—
Chelsea Frank,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Of course, this soda could be boozed up with a splash of Malibu coconut rum (or any rum, really).—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 May 2025
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Another differentiator: enough wealth to pay fares starting at about $25,000 per person and going up to more than $100,000 per person for suites, not including shore excursions, or booze, for that matter.—
Fran Golden,
AFAR Media,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Different molecules absorb light in different ways, and by analysing these absorption patterns – called spectra – scientists infer what chemicals are likely to be present.—
Oliver Swainston,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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Remove dish from oven and let stand until butter absorbs into biscuits, about 5 minutes.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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The food and beverage industry is full of men, and Anne would go toe-to-toe with the best of them.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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Carlotto said the interior resembled a nightclub, with a counter staffed by bartenders and stocked with alcoholic beverages, a dance floor and a DJ.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Officers patrolling the park found the man drinking an open container of alcohol by W. 137th St. and Riverside Drive at about 10:05 p.m. Thursday.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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Purdy’s defense attorneys had hoped to call his mother to the witness stand to present evidence of her history of mental illness, drug addiction, schizophrenia and alcohol abuse during her pregnancy with Purdy.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Read More: When to Go to the Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care Keeping your head above water can help reduce the likelihood of gulping down germs.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Astronomers have captured the clearest view to date of a massive young star gulping down swirling gas, offering a rare glimpse into how these cosmic titans grow to their enormous sizes.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Did the striper swallow it back far enough that a circle hook will grab?—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
19 June 2025
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All eight of the current relievers in Chicago's bullpen have ERAs under 4.00 There is no easy option and no matter who is chosen, the pill will be a tough one to swallow for whichever reliever is demoted or released.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Woman wearing long white dress dancing in low light holding bottle of liquor.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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The jury did convict Read of operating under the influence of liquor, and she was sentenced to one year of probation.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
24 June 2025
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“Drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drink. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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