Synonyms of drinking

drinking

verb

present participle of drink

1

as in sipping

to swallow in liquid form

the doctor wants her to drink lots of water before the examination

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sipping
• gulping
• licking
• quaffing
• imbibing
• supping
• swigging
• sucking
• slurping
• swilling
• guzzling
• pounding (down)
• tossing (down or off)
• hoisting
• belting (down)
• consuming
• slugging (down)
• knocking back
• tippling
• downing
• lapping
• toasting
• mouthing (down)
• wining
• killing
• putting away
• ingurgitating
• pledging
• nipping

2

as in boozing

to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages

we're worried that she's started drinking again

Synonyms & Similar Words

• boozing
• reveling
• tippling
• guzzling
• soaking
• carousing
• bibbing
• hitting the bottle
• imbibing
• boozing it up
• lushing (up)
• liquoring (up)
• nipping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abstaining

3

as in absorbing

to take in (something liquid) through small openings

the hot surface of the porous rock drank water like a sponge

Synonyms & Similar Words

• absorbing
• sipping
• swallowing
• imbibing
• soaking (up)
• sponging
• taking up
• sucking (up)
• gulping
• quaffing
• swigging
• slurping
• swilling
• guzzling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of drinking

For chemicals classified as possible human carcinogens, MCLGs are typically set at a level where drinking the water daily for 70 years would cause one additional cancer case per 1 million people above the background rate. — Christine Kirchhoff, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

Traditionally, mate is passed around a group, with friends and family members often drinking from the same bombilla. — Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

The condition is characterized by struggling to control drinking despite serious personal consequences. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The Department of Health urges the public to avoid drinking untreated water from lakes or streams, to avoid touching human or animal feces, and to wash hands after using the toilet or changing diapers, as well as before handling or eating food. — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 29 July 2026

Experts recommend drinking electrolyte-rich fluids during or after long workouts in hot climates to support optimal hydration and recovery. — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026

Water intoxication from drinking a massive volume of water is uncommon in her experience, but neurological symptoms require immediate attention. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Among those who were currently drinking, 44% engaged in binge drinking over the course of the year. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 28 July 2026

Studies show that drinking orange juice daily can reduce your risk of fatty liver disease. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 July 2026