DRINK IN Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

drink (in)

verb

Definition of drink (in)

as in to welcome

to receive or accept gladly or readily the studio audience for the infomercial seemed to drink in—a little too readily—every word of the host's spiel

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The Belarusian opposition has welcomed Coale's efforts as an important humanitarian mission, but emphasized that Lukashenko's government has jailed more political prisoners.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
The couple went on to welcome Connor in October 1989, followed by Forrest in May 2009 via adoption.

— Jessica Booth, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

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Mackie was a Southern California native and embraced the idea of Hollywood movie glamour as a young child, inspired by Technicolor musicals.

— MARK KENNEDY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Between the Buried and Me, meanwhile, gradually moved into larger venues as audiences embraced its intricate, progressive strain of metal.

— Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026

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