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
Coffee drinkers are less likely to die from coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and kidney disease, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine nutrition experts said.
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Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Though the craft beer industry has fallen on hard times post-pandemic, Eberhardt sees now as the perfect time to find new and inventive ways to excite drinkers.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Research suggests the alertness boost many regular drinkers feel may largely be the reversal of withdrawal symptoms rather than a true performance lift.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
The Single Barrel Collection, first introduced in 2025, was designed to give drinkers more consistent access to the distillery’s 10 unique recipes.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
In March, Starbucks reintroduced tiers to bring in more value-conscious coffee drinkers with better rewards and redemption options.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Fans of what's now become known as McDonald's spicy Sprite among Gen Z drinkers will enjoy the Sprite Berry Blast, which has a punch of flavor that cuts through the foam topping.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
And that low proof means that the core lineup is not always appealing to seasoned whiskey drinkers, even though the bourbon has some extra spice on the palate due to the fact that it’s made from Beam’s high-rye mashbill, the same one used for other brands like Old Grand-Dad.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
In 2023, Jury met a couple of guys who loved Booker wines and were longtime Paso Robles wine drinkers, looking for someone to help them with a new vineyard in the Adelaida District called Bowstring.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Though the craft beer industry has fallen on hard times post-pandemic, Eberhardt sees now as the perfect time to find new and inventive ways to excite drinkers.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Research suggests the alertness boost many regular drinkers feel may largely be the reversal of withdrawal symptoms rather than a true performance lift.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
The Single Barrel Collection, first introduced in 2025, was designed to give drinkers more consistent access to the distillery’s 10 unique recipes.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
In March, Starbucks reintroduced tiers to bring in more value-conscious coffee drinkers with better rewards and redemption options.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Fans of what's now become known as McDonald's spicy Sprite among Gen Z drinkers will enjoy the Sprite Berry Blast, which has a punch of flavor that cuts through the foam topping.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
And that low proof means that the core lineup is not always appealing to seasoned whiskey drinkers, even though the bourbon has some extra spice on the palate due to the fact that it’s made from Beam’s high-rye mashbill, the same one used for other brands like Old Grand-Dad.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
In 2023, Jury met a couple of guys who loved Booker wines and were longtime Paso Robles wine drinkers, looking for someone to help them with a new vineyard in the Adelaida District called Bowstring.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinkers
alcoholics
Noun
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In fact, severe alcoholics may become immunocompromised.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Drinkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkers. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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