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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
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
But there’s much more to this experience than simply a single bottle of unforgettable wine—though the fact this is one of just two wines in the Smithsonian’s permanent collection should make that reason enough.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 17 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
People took to Central Park en masse, many popped by their favorite happy hour for a glass of post-work wine, and made practically any excuse to leave the house.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
But there’s much more to this experience than simply a single bottle of unforgettable wine—though the fact this is one of just two wines in the Smithsonian’s permanent collection should make that reason enough.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 17 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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Two Detroit residents face murder charges in connection with a fatal stabbing at a liquor store, the Wayne County Prosecutor's office said.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Misusing liquor and alcohol-based cleaning products is another concern for adults, especially in cases involving self-harm attempts or substance abuse.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The food and drink The restaurant, Café Montesol, pays homage to the hotel’s historic past life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ramadan is the month that Muslims fast from food and drink from sun up to sun down in an effort to form a deeper connection with God, without the distractions of worldly temptations.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Fruit, ginger shots, sea moss beverages, tea, and water were on hand, in alignment with her alcohol-free rider and commitment to sobriety.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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But one arena that California has lagged far behind the rest of the nation is in the combination of cannabis and alcohol sales.—
Jeff Burkhart,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Simply toss in your favorite mix, blend, and flip over to sip.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Wall panels lower to become a front porch, a place to watch the morning fog burn off and sip coffee—from a Snow Peak titanium mug, brewed in a Snow Peak collapsible coffee drip, of course.—
Naomi Tomky,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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In a bid to be sustainable – and in keeping with Metsavaht’s background in environmental activism – drinking water is provided in reusable glass bottles, solar panels supply part of the hotel’s energy and smart systems are used to reduce water consumption.—
Laura French,
TheWeek,
16 Mar. 2026
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Police said the man, identified as Jose Lara-Gallegos, charged at the responding officer with a broken glass bottle, prompting the officer to open fire.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Among them is Round Peak Vineyards, which has both dry and sweet wines, plus cider, beer, and mead.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
1 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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Cate Blanchett, ‘Blue Jasmine’ (2014) Blanchett delivers an enjoyably tragicomic turn in Woody Allen's dramedy as a booze-swilling, Xanax-popping hot mess.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission and Boston Licensing Board have also committed to working with Boston Police, bars and package stores to prevent underage booze sales this weekend, the letter states.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Feel free to swap the bourbon for brandy or dark rum.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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It’s meant to mimic the iconic KCTV5 tower and has aged rum, Mazzura aperitif, lime, tepache, and a puff of pineapple foam on top.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wine. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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