Thesaurus results for KNOCKING BACK

knocking back

verb

present participle of knock back

as in sipping

to swallow in liquid form desperately thirsty, she knocked back an entire glass of water without pausing

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Recent Examples of knocking back For more than three decades now, the cafe has welcomed LGBTQ+ locals, travelers, and anyone else looking for a warm, welcoming place to have a rollicking good time, whether that means cheering on their favorite drag queen or knocking back drinks with a hot date. — Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026 Return of the party crowd At Zuma, a stalwart venue of the usually busy lifestyle scene in the Dubai International Financial Centre, some of the party crowd are back, getting down to DJs and knocking back pricy cocktails. — Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026 John Slattery in Vladimir, wandering around on the sidelines, knocking back cocktails and running out to the backyard every hour or so to make sure his lettuce has been adequately watered. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026 As to whether today’s pinot noir wine tastes the same as whatever medieval knights were knocking back in the French royal court at Paris, grape DNA can’t reveal much about flavor. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 24 Mar. 2026 In 2019, Vanity Fair royal correspondent Katie Nicholl reported that Prince Harry, who was once known for knocking back vodka Red Bull chasers at nightclubs, had adopted a healthier lifestyle thanks to his wife. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocking back

Verb

But the main event is the live auction where attendees can bid on unique and exclusive wine and travel experiences while sipping world-class wines.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
Amid this summer's sweltering temperatures, many people are finding relief by sipping fruity cocktails and smoothies or drinking fruit juices.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026

Definition of sipping

Verb

The weather service said people should take precautions like drinking plenty of fluids, using air conditioning and taking breaks from time in the sun.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Studies show that drinking orange juice daily can reduce your risk of fatty liver disease.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 July 2026