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to drink wine or give wine to (another person) to drink
wined and dined her clients in hopes of closing the deal
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Recent Examples of wine
Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
While decorating cookies, enjoy two glasses of wine and admire original artworks from Texas artists.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
The Rebels then marched down the field, with Lucas Carneiro hitting the game-wining 47-yard field goal with six seconds left in regulation.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Dining The Pennsylvanian features a Corridor Cafe, where travelers can grab breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with snacks and a selection of beverages, including wine, beer, spirits, and nonalcoholic drinks.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
While decorating cookies, enjoy two glasses of wine and admire original artworks from Texas artists.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
Paul Thomas Anderson was teary eyed about De Luca after wining Best Director for One Battle After Another.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
The Rebels then marched down the field, with Lucas Carneiro hitting the game-wining 47-yard field goal with six seconds left in regulation.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wine
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The report found the segments most immune to price increases were fragrance, skin care and wine, while the categories consumers were more prone to substitute were food, home goods and liquor.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday, the Liquor Commissoin recommended the Naperville City Council approve a Class M liquor license for the business so alcohol can be sold during adult cooking classes.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Singing, drinking a toast to the Babes.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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TikTok is buzzing over a home remedy that claims drinking grape juice mixed with activated charcoal can cure the stomach bug.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2026
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This diet prioritizes eating vegetables, fruits, beans, olive oil, nuts and fish, and limits consuming meat and dairy with moderate consumption of alcohol.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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An autopsy report on the driver of a gasoline tanker truck that smashed into a light rail abutment along Yale Avenue in Denver on Thanksgiving shows the driver had alcohol and methamphetamine in his system.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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In a video shared on X by a fan account, the 36-year-old is seen chatting with some pals while sipping a drink.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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Not surprisingly, the 1,500-square-foot space has had a steady stream of traffic since the announcement was made, as customers flock to take home their favorite French pastries and sip a café noisette.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Eco effort The complimentary bath products are large enough to refill and water is served in glass bottles.—
Kasia Dietz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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And on Wednesday nights — dubbed Wine Wednesday by Greekman’s, which has an excellent selection of Greek wines — all bottles are discounted by 50%.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Geologist reimagines the instrument as a vehicle for psychedelic expansion on an album that sounds like one of those medieval troubadours got hopped up on mead and discovered spiritual jazz 600 years early.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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Just because mead is made with honey doesn’t mean all mead is sweet.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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On top of all that, many ski town culinary hotspots have fantastic zero-proof cocktail offerings, including James Beard winner Matt Vawter’s Rootstalk in Breckenridge, where an expansive menu includes a booze-free Old Fashioned, seasonal shrubs and mocktails, and non-alcoholic cider, beer and wine.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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Experts also point to fatty, salty food and booze.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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There are walking trails, a spa, water activities such as boating and windsurfing, rum tasting, and three infinity-edge pools.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
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That might mean a beachside lunch at the Cap Shack with rum punches, watermelon gazpacho, and a tuna poke bowl from a food truck.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wine. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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