as in alcoholic
a person who makes a habit of getting drunk
although he can still hold a job, he's definitely become a problem drinker
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Recent Examples of drinker
Heavy drinkers experienced brain bleeds at an average age of 64, compared to 75 for non-heavy drinkers, an 11-year gap.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The effect is stronger in occasional coffee drinkers, children, and adolescents.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Admission varies for drinkers, non-drinkers and VIP.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
The study underscores the need for better and more targeted public health messaging, particularly to address misconceptions held by avid drinkers.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The effect is stronger in occasional coffee drinkers, children, and adolescents.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Admission varies for drinkers, non-drinkers and VIP.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
The study underscores the need for better and more targeted public health messaging, particularly to address misconceptions held by avid drinkers.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinker
alcoholic
Noun
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Andres was born in Cuba to a deadbeat alcoholic who beat him.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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In Ibsen’s play, Eilert is a recovering alcoholic and accomplished writer whose life has turned around thanks to his new girlfriend, Thea (portrayed in the movie by Imogen Poots).—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Drinker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinker. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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