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
Manager Rene Jacobsen said the nonalcohol segment is now the only part of Germany’s beer market that’s growing, driven by health‑minded younger drinkers, yet Bavaria’s drinking culture remains unmistakably intact.
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David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Most beer drinkers are familiar with a tallboy, but Coors Light is expanding on that concept in anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The survey found that people who reported drinking alcohol also reported eating a lot more savory foods and fewer sweet foods than the non-drinkers.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
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.
—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
More than 800 judges weighed in on the nominees, and a whopping 350,000 passionate coffee drinkers cast their own votes.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 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
David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Most beer drinkers are familiar with a tallboy, but Coors Light is expanding on that concept in anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The survey found that people who reported drinking alcohol also reported eating a lot more savory foods and fewer sweet foods than the non-drinkers.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
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.
—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
More than 800 judges weighed in on the nominees, and a whopping 350,000 passionate coffee drinkers cast their own votes.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 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 Examples of Synonyms for drinkers
alcoholics
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The district court agreed, pointing to traditions of disarming felons, alcoholics, and the mentally ill.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Drinkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkers. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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