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
As drinkers have begun demanding more from what’s in their glass — alcoholic or otherwise — a handful of producers have brought back real grenadine.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Good news for daily coffee or tea drinkers.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
In his more than 85 movies, many of his characters were heavy drinkers, but not Duvall.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Interest in the technique has moved beyond cocktail bars, with home drinkers trying to recreate the airy texture themselves.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Caffeinated coffee drinkers also showed a lower prevalence of cognitive decline, the researchers said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Among tea drinkers, people who consumed the most had a 14% lower risk than those who consumed the least.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Or coffee drinkers could have better diets, higher socioeconomic status or common healthy behaviors, such as doing a morning crossword when drinking their coffee, Kao said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Non-drinkers are given equal consideration.
—Melinda Joe, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Good news for daily coffee or tea drinkers.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
In his more than 85 movies, many of his characters were heavy drinkers, but not Duvall.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Interest in the technique has moved beyond cocktail bars, with home drinkers trying to recreate the airy texture themselves.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Caffeinated coffee drinkers also showed a lower prevalence of cognitive decline, the researchers said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Among tea drinkers, people who consumed the most had a 14% lower risk than those who consumed the least.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Or coffee drinkers could have better diets, higher socioeconomic status or common healthy behaviors, such as doing a morning crossword when drinking their coffee, Kao said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Non-drinkers are given equal consideration.
—Melinda Joe, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinkers
alcoholics
Noun
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A lot of 'em are ex addicts, alcoholics, a lot of us.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
18 Feb. 2026
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AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Drinkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkers. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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