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wine 1 of 2

noun

Definition of winenext
as in liquor

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wine

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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
In 2024, Angelo founded Gioia Hospitality with his daughter Kassidy, chef Danny Ganem and wine and beverage director Daniel Bishop and opened the first Daniel’s in Fort Lauderdale. — Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026 As well as cash, cryptocurrency and gold bars, officers seized properties, sports cars, wine, liquor, electronics and even hundreds of Bearbricks, collectible Japanese teddy toys that can sell for six-figure sums. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
Drink still wines within two days and sparkling wines within one day for best flavor. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 21 July 2026 Qantas sources wine from more than 150 Australian producers and serves Four Pillars Gin from the Yarra Valley in international First and Business Class. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wine
  1. liquor
  2. drink
  3. alcohol
  4. sip
  5. bottle
  6. mead
  7. booze
  8. rum
Noun
  • Though most grocery stores and liquor stores remain open for Labor Day, some establishments also take part in the federal holiday.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Ecology officials were notified that 250,000 gallons (946,353 liters) of black liquor was discharging into and out of the containment area, according to emails among investigators.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of liquor
Verb
  • Loise, vibrant but tense, gets through her days by drinking wine.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • It’s been so dry that Valdez no longer can get water in his irrigation system for his animals to drink.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of drink
Noun
  • The trial is being closely watched for its implications for other fatal high-speed crashes that don't involve drugs or alcohol.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Genetics, smoking and alcohol use are risk factors, but Kingham says changing diets are the biggest cause of the global increase.
    — Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of alcohol
Verb
  • During the day, patrons sip beer outside while chatting with friends or searching through crates of music.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Adults are free to stroll the grounds sipping beer and wine, which are sold on site.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of sip
Noun
  • Lee fills his glass from a second bottle, bantering away with his lifelong pal before picking up a third.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Native’s Powder Dry Shampoo has become a popular pick at Target, where shoppers are turning to the $13 bottle to stretch the time between washes while giving their roots a little more oomph.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of bottle
Noun
  • True to form, Bladee’s daggers land with a delivery as sweet and honeyed as mead in his ethereal voice.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Two days of metal, mead, free pinball and arcade games, and a cheese-curd street party.
    — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 14 July 2026
Definition of mead
Noun
  • The bigger shift is that booze doesn’t have to be the point anymore.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Abrams even owns a winery (Ev&Em) and a Rotten Tomatoes-for-booze company The Daily Pour.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of booze
Noun
  • My Lychee Tax – a deliciously fruity blend of strawberry rum and lychee purée – slipped down quickly.
    — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Her younger sibling, George, is a 500-gallon hybrid pot and column that’s utilized for more experimental spirits, including Virginia rum and apple brandy.
    — Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of rum

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“Wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wine. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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