as in alcoholics
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 drinkers
The result is a category that’s far more varied than many drinkers realize, ranging from classic rye-forward blends to dessert-style cream whiskies to smoky single malts coming out of British Columbia.
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
But there are people who are heavy drinkers on this cast.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Soda drinkers have been experimenting with mash-ups for decades — ever since fast-food restaurants moved soda machines out from behind the counter and gave customers free rein to mix their own drinks, Tofel said.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Moderate alcohol intake, which was measured as seven to less than 14 drinks per week, was associated with a lower risk compared to heavy drinkers.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
But as Debbie Yuengling pours a cold glass of her family's lager from the tap, Wisconsin beer drinkers have plenty to celebrate.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Heavy drinkers who quit completely or substantially cut back saw their odds of developing colorectal cancer drop.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Compared to light drinkers, the consistently heavy drinkers had about a 91% higher risk of CRC.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The sake list is organized by taste profile rather than technical classification, reinforcing its mission to make sake approachable for both newcomers and longtime drinkers.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
But there are people who are heavy drinkers on this cast.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Soda drinkers have been experimenting with mash-ups for decades — ever since fast-food restaurants moved soda machines out from behind the counter and gave customers free rein to mix their own drinks, Tofel said.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Moderate alcohol intake, which was measured as seven to less than 14 drinks per week, was associated with a lower risk compared to heavy drinkers.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
But as Debbie Yuengling pours a cold glass of her family's lager from the tap, Wisconsin beer drinkers have plenty to celebrate.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Heavy drinkers who quit completely or substantially cut back saw their odds of developing colorectal cancer drop.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Compared to light drinkers, the consistently heavy drinkers had about a 91% higher risk of CRC.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The sake list is organized by taste profile rather than technical classification, reinforcing its mission to make sake approachable for both newcomers and longtime drinkers.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinkers
alcoholics
Noun
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AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Because his subject was surrounded by colorful and often unpredictable characters—alcoholics, neurotics, and blowhards—Perkins’s self-effacing qualities make for a dramatic contrast and a wealth of wild stories.—
Boris Kachka,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Drinkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkers. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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