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
For decades, the fan-favorite diet soda that has a somewhat cult following has held a special place in the hearts of its drinkers.
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
For regular coffee drinkers, however, long-term consumption actually appears to benefit blood sugar.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
With all the ink spilled over changing tastes among wine drinkers and the search for younger, fresher bottles, mature Bordeaux continues to outperform other categories in the auction market.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
Head brewer Andrew Castner keeps drinkers guessing with beers like the unexpectedly tart Goose American IPA.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
For regular coffee drinkers, however, long-term consumption actually appears to benefit blood sugar.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
With all the ink spilled over changing tastes among wine drinkers and the search for younger, fresher bottles, mature Bordeaux continues to outperform other categories in the auction market.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
Head brewer Andrew Castner keeps drinkers guessing with beers like the unexpectedly tart Goose American IPA.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 13 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 7 Nov. 2025.
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