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
Admission varies for drinkers, non-drinkers and VIP.
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
The study underscores the need for better and more targeted public health messaging, particularly to address misconceptions held by avid drinkers.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Depending on their goal, drinkers will choose different brands, dosages, and even cannabinoids or functional ingredients.
—Kate Bernot, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Go ice skating, indulge in a fluffy waffle, and then retire to a table at Elfde Gebod, a traditional pub where hundreds of statues of the Virgin Mary gaze down on the drinkers.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 27 Oct. 2025
Coffee and tea drinkers have a lower risk of Parkinson's disease, the doctor noted.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 24 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
Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
The study underscores the need for better and more targeted public health messaging, particularly to address misconceptions held by avid drinkers.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Depending on their goal, drinkers will choose different brands, dosages, and even cannabinoids or functional ingredients.
—Kate Bernot, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Go ice skating, indulge in a fluffy waffle, and then retire to a table at Elfde Gebod, a traditional pub where hundreds of statues of the Virgin Mary gaze down on the drinkers.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 27 Oct. 2025
Coffee and tea drinkers have a lower risk of Parkinson's disease, the doctor noted.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 24 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
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,
24 Oct. 2025
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Using her charm offensive, Hedda goads naive spouses to cheat, recovering alcoholics to drink and depressives to wander off into the darkness with a revolver.—
Amy Nicholson,
Twin Cities,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Drinkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkers. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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