drinking (in)

present participle of drink (in)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinking (in)
Verb
  • His absence follows news of him and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, welcoming their fourth child on Sunday.
    Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • Whether driven by admiration or nostalgia for his first spell, the club’s fans flooded the comments section welcoming back their hero.
    Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Long before method dressing became Hollywood’s favorite buzzword, Zendaya was already embracing the trend.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 23 July 2026
  • They were seen holding hands and getting cozy, kissing and embracing, while enjoying a performance by Sienna Spiro.
    Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
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“Drinking (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinking%20%28in%29. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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