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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
Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
Christie’s is opening a wine shop in Rockefeller Center.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
This odd year will turn to motivational fuel by then, like water to wine.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
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Noun
With beer, wine, coffee and snacks for sale, Clubhound was a place configured to entertain both dogs and their owners.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
Christie’s is opening a wine shop in Rockefeller Center.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
Verb
Her awarding wining acting credits include Secretary (2002), Sherrybaby (2006), Crazy Heart, which earned her an Oscar nomination.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
This odd year will turn to motivational fuel by then, like water to wine.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wine
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The county’s share of liquor revenue dropped by several hundred thousand dollars, Tripple said, part of a plan executed at the end of the session to divert liquor revenue to state police to make up for straggling wages.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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Footage from the bank and the liquor store showed Edwards wearing distinctive sunglasses with white frames, which were found under Gudowski's body, the complaint states.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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To create the rankings, the team put together a seed list of cities around the globe known for party atmosphere and scored them based on factors such as safety, bar and pub density, available nighttime activities, average dinner costs, drink prices, venue ratings, and typical closing times.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
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Avoid using a straw while drinking.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
11 Dec. 2025
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Stimulants, such as caffeine, alcohol, or nicotine, can also affect your sleep.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
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The New York Times reports that some of the panelists had financial ties to the alcohol industry.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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The lobby bar, called The Living Room, was busy with groups of friends sipping hot toddies and Champagne at low tables and around the fireplace.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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To keep her energy up, Cindy kept a bottle of Diet Coke under a checkout counter and sipped on it throughout her shift.—
Ann Larson,
Time,
11 June 2026
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Opening up the straw cap of a Yeti bottle and finding your ice still solid is one of the simple joys in life.—
Red Fabbri,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Remember to wash and sterilize any bottles, scoops, or mixing containers by running them through the dishwasher or using hot soapy water.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
15 June 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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Tips to eat like a Viking To make the most of a modern-day Viking diet, Harris-Pincus suggests skipping the mead while stealing some of the smarter habits.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Why ban a less harmful compound like cannabis when booze is cheap and widely available to adults?—
Andrew DeAngelo,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The day after the crash, the FWC investigators found a stash of empty booze bottles and cans on the boat.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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The latter is inspired by Prohibition-era nightlife, with notes of rum, tobacco, and smooth, velvety orris.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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This cocktail is made with rum, jasmine cardamom syrup, lime, and soda water.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wine. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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