as in drinks
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
frat boys lushing up on beer during freshman rush
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Sugary drinks are defined as non-alcoholic beverages with natural or artificial sweeteners, or drinks with less than 50% fruit juice.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026 -
Bánh chưng steaming, dumplings sizzling, and drinks free flowing, hosts and guests alike best roll up their sleeves for the revelry.—
Ingu Chen,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Lushes (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lushes%20%28up%29. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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