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as in sipping
to swallow in liquid form
the doctor wants her to drink lots of water before the examination
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2
as in boozing
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
we're worried that she's started drinking again
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3
as in absorbing
to take in (something liquid) through small openings
the hot surface of the porous rock drank water like a sponge
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Recent Examples of drinking
With that goal in mind, Dijkstra has constructed a scheme to ensure that King Radovid stops drinking and sulking over Jaskier and embraces his role as one of the few remaining leaders who can oppose Emhyr’s army.
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Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
If your cat is not drinking enough, try to make water more enticing by adding a drop of tuna juice for flavor.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Riva struggled with drinking at a young age.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Translation, Please Check out our 101 on eating and drinking your weed for a comprehensive glossary and more information on cannabis, CBD, and the state of federal and local laws around consumption.
—Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Councilman Scotty Johnson said the city needs to strike a balance between ensuring businesses can make money and keeping order late at night, especially when people have been drinking.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025
To manage your thirst, try limiting your salt intake, drinking enough water throughout the day, and regulating your bedroom temperature.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Then last year, Tuco started drinking more water than usual.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2025
Drowsiness Anyone who takes a medication that enhances sleep should be cautious when drinking chamomile tea.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
If your cat is not drinking enough, try to make water more enticing by adding a drop of tuna juice for flavor.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Riva struggled with drinking at a young age.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Translation, Please Check out our 101 on eating and drinking your weed for a comprehensive glossary and more information on cannabis, CBD, and the state of federal and local laws around consumption.
—Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Councilman Scotty Johnson said the city needs to strike a balance between ensuring businesses can make money and keeping order late at night, especially when people have been drinking.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025
To manage your thirst, try limiting your salt intake, drinking enough water throughout the day, and regulating your bedroom temperature.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Then last year, Tuco started drinking more water than usual.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2025
Drowsiness Anyone who takes a medication that enhances sleep should be cautious when drinking chamomile tea.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinking
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Schott Zwiesel Pure Crystal Whiskey Glasses Designed with a wide base and narrow rim to enhance the flavor and aroma of whiskey, these elegant crystal glasses can also be used for sipping Negronis, White Russians, and other spirits and cocktails.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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Wearing a period-style blue-and-white outfit while sipping tea, Ripa embodied grace and charm in this chic costume alongside Seacrest’s take on Ted Lasso.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Ferrara makes no bones about the catastrophic consequences of so much boozing and chasing the dragon on his personal life and finances.—
Nick Pinkerton,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, unlike other artists of the bro-country ilk, Aldean personally refrained from boozing it up throughout the show, waiting to pull out a red Solo cup with a shot of tequila in it until there were just 11 minutes left in a set that ran 97.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Aug. 2025
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So this safety net, there for shock-absorbing systemic risks, makes sense for mom-and-pop savers and investors.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Dansko Sam Sandals feature a shock-absorbing foam midsole to provide comfort for even the longest of travel days.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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One night Icarius got all his friends together for a wine-tasting party that quickly got out of hand and turned into a wine-gulping party.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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The pressure is always on the taker, the player standing, gulping, trying desperately not to unload their lunch onto the turf, preparing to do something theoretically simple — kick the ball into the net from 12 yards with only one opponent able to stop them.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Staying hydrated is the most important part of care, since mouth sores can make swallowing painful and dehydration can develop quickly in young children.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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These symptoms include rash, itching, respiratory trouble, swollen tongue, trouble swallowing and chest tightness.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Millennials and Gen Xers saw a 14-point fall in the last year alone, with just 56 percent of them now imbibing.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Drinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinking. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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