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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
Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
The restaurant also offers pasta dishes, pizza, stromboli and calzones, along with desserts and a selection of wine, beer and cocktails.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Melody Chiu, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
If you’re headed to wine country for a girls’ week, be careful about packing a corkscrew in your carry-on bag.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until wine is completely evaporated, about 2 minutes.
—Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
The restaurant also offers pasta dishes, pizza, stromboli and calzones, along with desserts and a selection of wine, beer and cocktails.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
The stars are headed to wine country!
—Melody Chiu, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
If you’re headed to wine country for a girls’ week, be careful about packing a corkscrew in your carry-on bag.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wine
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The city of Aurora is working to establish rules around the sale of liquor and other alcohol at the new Hollywood Casino resort, which is set to open within the next few months.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The one-time extension does not affect Sunday alcohol sale hours for liquor, grocery or convenience stores.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Food and drink Adjacent to the lobby is Zaytinya, a Mediterranean restaurant by José Andrés.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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That reduced alcohol spending is not due to price changes, but because consumption is falling, the report said.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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The blow keeps you awake and the alcohol lowers your inhibitions.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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With spring quickly approaching, now is the time to refresh your porch decor for those upcoming days of sipping sweet tea outside.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Many people looking for natural remedies to support digestion have adopted the habit as a morning ritual—but is this the best time to sip hot water?—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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From the guest's POV, drinking water is provided in reusable glass bottles, with water refilling stations across the property, and restaurant ingredients are sourced from the nearby partner South Farm and local suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint and support the community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The news agency, citing sources, reported that the devices were made of a sports drink bottle that was filled or partially filled with explosive material and placed inside glass jars and surrounded by nuts and bolts.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, back at the hotel, the original UXUA Lab continues with its vegan experiments with the likes of mead-like hidromiel, cacao, and kombucha.—
Stephanie Rafanelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 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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The hottest mess in this brood, at least from outward appearances, is Josh (Thomas Sadoski), a firefighter battling demons, pills and booze.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The officer smelled booze on his breath, according to a police report.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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There’s only one town, San Pedro, with colorful waterfront restaurants and breezy beach bars perfect for sunset rum punches.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The cocktails lean toward the tropics, with painkillers, frozen piña coladas, and creative rum concoctions like the High Tai’d, a creamy blend of rum, pistachio, and yuzu curaçao.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wine. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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