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

Though it’s made from activewear fabric, if your vacation itinerary demands a few nights out, this dress will work for dancing under palm trees and sipping sunset cocktails.

— Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
Once in Alba, travelers are free to explore on their own, and there are plenty of culinary adventures to embark upon, from browsing seasonal markets, to sipping local wine in historic bars, and visiting artisanal chocolate shops.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of sipping

Verb

If the bladder is already full and there’s nowhere to go, drinking even more fluid is only going to make the problem worse.

— Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026
By contrast, another participant recalled disagreeing with a friend who believed drinking soda and eating fast food was harmless, a belief the participant considered factually wrong.

— Andras Molnar, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026