as in drinks
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
frat boys lushing up on beer during freshman rush
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With just burgers, fries, shakes, and drinks on the menu, everything is made fresh and sourced locally.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026 -
Both drinks hydrate and are very low in calories, but green tea offers more potent antioxidants, while lemon water provides vitamin C without caffeine.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Lushes (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lushes%20%28up%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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