as in alcoholics
a person who makes a habit of getting drunk
a golfing foursome of modest tipplers heading for the nineteenth hole after a round
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Noun
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AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026 -
But on the other hand, a rehab center for alcoholics doesn’t fold because one of its participants goes on a bender.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The movie follows a group of petty cheats, liars and drunks who are duped by nefarious opportunists who visit their crumbling town.—
John Penner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Research suggests the alertness boost many regular drinkers feel may largely be the reversal of withdrawal symptoms rather than a true performance lift.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
5 May 2026
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The Single Barrel Collection, first introduced in 2025, was designed to give drinkers more consistent access to the distillery’s 10 unique recipes.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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“Tipplers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tipplers. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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