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 Añejo is for the more experienced drinkers with tastes of oak, a light touch of vanilla and chocolate, while the Extra Añejo will hit you with a touch of cinnamon, vanilla and toffee melding with the agave.
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Richard Guzman, Daily News, 3 June 2026
The original main tour features the household-name producers most bourbon drinkers already recognize, while the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour highlights smaller, artisan distilleries for a more intimate experience.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Sure, 21 years might not sound that old to scotch whisky drinkers, but in bourbon that’s practically ancient, although certainly not unprecedented.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
Local drinkers drained several months worth of beer in just a few days, while letters of gratitude flooded the brewery’s mailbox.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Recent industry data suggests 44% of male drinkers are actively reducing their alcohol intake, while the no-and-low market continues to grow at pace.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The labels sound impressive — vaguely scientific, vaguely wellness — but most drinkers couldn’t tell you what any of them actually do.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
The impact of tariffs More bad news could be coming for coffee drinkers.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025
Our aim is to not pump out whiskey for sales sake but to create something memorable that resonates with drinkers and expands what Irish Whiskey can be.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Richard Guzman, Daily News, 3 June 2026
The original main tour features the household-name producers most bourbon drinkers already recognize, while the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour highlights smaller, artisan distilleries for a more intimate experience.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Sure, 21 years might not sound that old to scotch whisky drinkers, but in bourbon that’s practically ancient, although certainly not unprecedented.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
Local drinkers drained several months worth of beer in just a few days, while letters of gratitude flooded the brewery’s mailbox.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Recent industry data suggests 44% of male drinkers are actively reducing their alcohol intake, while the no-and-low market continues to grow at pace.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The labels sound impressive — vaguely scientific, vaguely wellness — but most drinkers couldn’t tell you what any of them actually do.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
The impact of tariffs More bad news could be coming for coffee drinkers.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025
Our aim is to not pump out whiskey for sales sake but to create something memorable that resonates with drinkers and expands what Irish Whiskey can be.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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,
29 May 2026
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In fact, severe alcoholics may become immunocompromised.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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“Drinkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkers. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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