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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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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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Recent Examples of drink
Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo, Footwear News, 26 May 2025
Anyone who drank from the Holy Grail would find immortality.
—Sean Kingsley, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
However, some of the customizable drinks will stick around.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
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Sure, the South of France lures beautiful people eager to indulge in sunning, day drinking and looking divine in a maillot.
—Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo, Footwear News, 26 May 2025
Anyone who drank from the Holy Grail would find immortality.
—Sean Kingsley, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
Noun
The bubble-gum pink attraction will offer a quick-service menu of sandwiches, salads, desserts and drinks, a Barbie merchandise shop, plenty of Instagram-worthy photo stations and a roller-skating rink.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
However, some of the customizable drinks will stick around.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drink
Noun
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In addition to oral supplements, magnesium is present in many foods and beverages.—
Ashley Wong,
Health,
27 May 2025
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In recent years spirit-free drinks have been at the forefront of the beverage industry, at the nexus of innovation, creativity, and ambition, powered by local ingredients and unique distilling techniques.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Eileen curses and takes sips of wine, bringing unexpected levity to a film that is ultimately about spiritual warfare.—
Beatrice Loayza,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Some guests recited poetry, while others freestyled between sips of tea.—
Lina Abascal,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
Noun
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The post did criticize survey questions about people's internet usage at home and alcohol consumption.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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And unlike some wellness resorts around the world which restrict caloric intake, caffeine and alcohol consumption, this isn’t the case at Miraval.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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She is also being supervised under terms of probation after pleading guilty to a separate charge of unlawfully carrying a gun into a licensed liquor establishment.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
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With that said, many wine cocktails also incorporate at least a splash, if not more, of a liquor with a higher ABV to add complexity to the recipe.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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For the dad who’s trying to cut back on booze a bit: St. Agrestis Negroni Fountain St. Agrestis Negroni Fountain $60 Stagrestis The makers of the bottled nonalcoholic Phony Negroni offer this bulk version that contains 20 servings of the classic bitter-and-bright beverage without any ABV.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 May 2025
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After the show, there's booze, girls, and hotel suites, but Abel's locked in the bathroom, being sad.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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When someone in the background scolds him, the dog quickly jumps off the counter, knocking over a few bottles.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Unlike flowers that may send your recipient running for a vase or a bottle of wine that requires chilling, a puzzle can sit out on a picnic table all afternoon, no harm, no foul.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Leopold’s Ice Cream in Savannah, Georgia, has been a Southern staple since 1919, serving up flavors like lemon custard and rum bisque behind a marble soda fountain counter.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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The competition accepts entries from over 40 countries and across a broad range of spirit categories, including whiskey, tequila, rum, gin, vodka, and liqueurs.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Among other things, Buster is shown doing cocaine and ranting about a barkeeper who refused to waive his beer tab.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2025
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These beers were judged by more than 200 judges over 14 tasting sessions.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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“Drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drink. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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