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 wines from this trajectory highlight labrusca, a different Vitis species that has invigorated drinkers, particularly in North America.
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Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
For decades, the fan-favorite diet soda that has a somewhat cult following has held a special place in the hearts of its drinkers.
—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
Some claim younger drinkers, particularly Gen Z, are tipping less, if at all — leaving bartenders frustrated and financially squeezed.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Head brewer Andrew Castner keeps drinkers guessing with beers like the unexpectedly tart Goose American IPA.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
Other coffee-drinkers in my family prefer dessert-like beverages that can hardly be considered coffee buried beneath a cup of milk, pumps of syrup and various toppings, while others stick to instant coffee or cups of Lipton tea.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Two-thirds of American adults drink coffee each day, according to the National Coffee Association, and on average, American coffee drinkers consume about three cups of coffee per day.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
For decades, the fan-favorite diet soda that has a somewhat cult following has held a special place in the hearts of its drinkers.
—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
Some claim younger drinkers, particularly Gen Z, are tipping less, if at all — leaving bartenders frustrated and financially squeezed.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Head brewer Andrew Castner keeps drinkers guessing with beers like the unexpectedly tart Goose American IPA.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
Other coffee-drinkers in my family prefer dessert-like beverages that can hardly be considered coffee buried beneath a cup of milk, pumps of syrup and various toppings, while others stick to instant coffee or cups of Lipton tea.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Two-thirds of American adults drink coffee each day, according to the National Coffee Association, and on average, American coffee drinkers consume about three cups of coffee per day.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinkers
alcoholics
Noun
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This is a man who is the child of two alcoholics.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Drinkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkers. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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