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noun

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as in liquor

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verb

as in to drink

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

Noun

The Italian chophouse’s dining room will be distinguished by Art Deco finishes, marble tables, a wine wall and a vintage red motorcycle suspended over the rear bar. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 The annual event features a six-course gourmet meal and wine pairings prepared by Water Street restaurant chefs. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Verb

On cue, left-wing French politicians have already shaken their fists at the prospect of wining and dining the mercurial American leader on French taxpayers’ bill, according to Le Figaro. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 17 June 2026 Earlier on Saturday, Diane Parry of France took down Wimbledon and US Open finalist Amanda Anisimova, wining 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 in a third set tiebreaker. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for wine

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Noun

Overnight, a category that spread into gas stations, liquor stores and grocery chains would lose its legal footing, and the drinks Cann sells at Target and Circle K would have to come off the shelves.

— Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
One of them, a shorter, bearded man with a nose reddened and swollen from years of abusing liquor, gave a low whistle.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Definition of liquor

Verb

This incident, which occurred after he was allegedly seen drinking at bars, solidifies a pattern of injury and questionable decision-making for the player.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Neither the Pawn Chess Club founders nor Bannon see this as separate from how young people are drinking.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of drink

Noun

Since 2004, the group has run a learning center for children, raised awareness about drug and alcohol abuse and brought doctors and mobile clinics into this neighborhood with very few basic services.

— Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
The creator of vivid, indelible fantasies for women to try on and to embody was also a fragile and anguished man, troubled throughout his life by alcohol, drug dependency, and bouts of debilitating depression.

— Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026

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Verb

This is a place to order something sparkly—maybe the Broadway 75, a pale pink French 75 riff—to sip at the circular bar, or ensconced in the velvet banquette seats.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Whether your plans include taking a swim in the pool or sipping your favorite iced beverage, there are still plenty more warm days ahead.

— Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026

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One bottle of its Hyaluronic Acid serum leaves the shelves every ten seconds somewhere in the world, while more than 400 million views across TikTok suggest the appeal extends far beyond the loyal French customers who helped build the business.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Polyvinyl chloride, better known as PVC, is most frequently found in pipes, credit cards, plastic bottles, electrical cable insulation, and other everyday items.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of bottle

Noun

These kids have their run of the island, and there’s ample sun and boats, booze and pot, old friends and new ones at the ready whenever Annie’s journey of self-discovery gets too heavy.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026
Though booze and energy drinks are often consumed together, Verster argued that beverages like Red Bull aren’t to blame for bad things that happen when people get drunk.

— Ashley Okwuosa, STAT, 30 July 2026

Definition of booze

Noun

Tiki culture, originating in the 1930s, is experiencing a significant resurgence, now expanding beyond rum-only drinks.

— Carissa Chesanek, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
My drink of choice was The Plea Deal, a Tiki-esque take on a Painkiller, with rum, orange and pineapple juices, coconut cream, and more.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

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