as in liquors
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
a single-malt Scotch with a touch of water is his preferred tipple
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as in drinks
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
I do tipple now and then
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Recent Examples of tipples
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
For tipples, the bar offers up natural wines and cocktails built around seasonal flavors, which are made behind a striking green bar.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
But while people’s loyalty to their favourite tipples can be strong, some newer Portuguese wines have enjoyed a surge in popularity.
—Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Bar director Justin Sheffey and bar manager Christopher Osman invent new cocktails and innovate concepts on old-school tipples.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Each festive season, after the late nights, parties and tipples—not to mention the expense of going to bars— many people give up alcohol entirely for the month of January.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
Next door, a separate cocktail bar, called The Grey, offers tipples at night, as well as coffee service in the morning and lunch in the afternoon.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2025
Noun
The Rare Bird rooftop deck, Trade Room, open lobby bar, and Hidden Bar are all Gatsby-style gathering places for guests and locals to listen to live music and sip on sophisticated tipples.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
For tipples, the bar offers up natural wines and cocktails built around seasonal flavors, which are made behind a striking green bar.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
But while people’s loyalty to their favourite tipples can be strong, some newer Portuguese wines have enjoyed a surge in popularity.
—Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Bar director Justin Sheffey and bar manager Christopher Osman invent new cocktails and innovate concepts on old-school tipples.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Each festive season, after the late nights, parties and tipples—not to mention the expense of going to bars— many people give up alcohol entirely for the month of January.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
Next door, a separate cocktail bar, called The Grey, offers tipples at night, as well as coffee service in the morning and lunch in the afternoon.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tipples
Noun
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On top of high-quality tacos, Nixtaco also distills its own liquors.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Ethanol, the type of alcohol in spirits, has a much lower freezing point than water, meaning high-proof liquors remain liquid even at subzero temperatures.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The other takes place during a flight — Lindsay wiping gunk from the toilet seat and transferring it to the rim of the cup Ashley drinks from.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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In a fit of rage over the expositions made in Lexi's play, Nate drives to a warehouse where Cal drinks with a few of his orgy partners.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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Sugar alcohols, such as xylitol and erythritol, also have the potential to raise blood sugar, which can be an issue for those with diabetes.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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Beyond methanol, the researchers successfully extracted hydrogen from diverse sources, including other alcohols and raw biomass materials like glucose and cellulose.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It’s understood that there’s nothing more difficult than being a successful editor, therapist, or author, even with a stash of pill bottles in a wicker basket beside an opulent floral arrangement.—
Libby Gelman-Waxner,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
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For taller products, like full-size shampoo bottles or styling tools, Kinsella suggests a tiered sliding organizer with an open top to accommodate height.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Customized services from the building’s concierge available to all include events such as wine and spirits tastings that will bring neighbors together.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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The inclement weather was a factor early with slick footballs impacting the passing game, but the group’s spirits remained high.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Tipples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tipples. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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