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
AFAR Media, 17 June 2025
There’s nearly nothing chicer than a gorgeous vessel and tongs for dropping some perfectly square cubes into your crystal glass, or a full display of biodynamic wines chilled, in a big silver tub.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025
Lela London, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
When Forbes Travel Guide visited the Shoal Bay sanctuary recently, we were wined, wowed and whisked about like a rock star.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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Verb
Today, the all-female team of winemakers is dedicated to crafting delicious, drinkable wines and practicing sustainability.
—AFAR Media, 17 June 2025
There’s nearly nothing chicer than a gorgeous vessel and tongs for dropping some perfectly square cubes into your crystal glass, or a full display of biodynamic wines chilled, in a big silver tub.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025
Noun
During the last major tariff scare in 2019, when the Trump administration imposed a 25% tax on French, Spanish, UK and German still wines under 14% alcohol, importers were forced to eat costs or pull shipments entirely.
—Lela London, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
When Forbes Travel Guide visited the Shoal Bay sanctuary recently, we were wined, wowed and whisked about like a rock star.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wine
Verb
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Sure, standing around drinking beer and grilling is fun.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
21 June 2025
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Police allege the suspect got a haircut at 11:30 a.m. on the day of his son’s death, then drank beer and took shots from noon until 2:40 p.m. while the infant baked outside in the parking lot.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Woman wearing long white dress dancing in low light holding bottle of liquor.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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The jury did convict Read of operating under the influence of liquor, and she was sentenced to one year of probation.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Bonus points for a thoughtful zero-proof menu, complete with booze-free cocktails, lemonades and non-alcoholic wine, because everyone deserves something fun to sip under the stars.—
Chelsea Frank,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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For a glass of wine, stop by Carriage House Sundries to sip or pick up a bottle to enjoy in your room.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Officers patrolling the park found the man drinking an open container of alcohol by W. 137th St. and Riverside Drive at about 10:05 p.m. Thursday.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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Add club soda, and alcohol if using, just before serving for a refreshing Fourth of July drink.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Punch a few small holes in the caps of plastic milk jugs or large soda bottles and fill the bottles with water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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Inspired by sunlight and crafted from botanical and healing notes, the copper bottle pays homage to nature’s energy and the House’s heritage, incorporating traditional goldsmith techniques, each flacon is a one-of-a-kind object d'art.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Sip a flight of meads on tap or by the bottle at Silver Hand Meadery, or enjoy barrel-aged beers and craft lagers at Virginia Beer Co. For some lighthearted fun, head to Busch Gardens Williamsburg.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2025
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Or sip mead cocktails at the Haynes Homestead and the Honey Lounge, which also serves up cheese platters, housemade sourdough bread and weekly lunch specials.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 June 2025
Noun
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And that’s not counting the millions in equity deals that creators are increasingly scoring for partnering with brands ranging from snacks, clothing, soda, and booze.—
Forbes Video,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The therapist has been getting his act together after spending his nights sublimating the pain with booze and pills, and leaving his also-grieving teen daughter, Alice (Lukita Maxwell), to be parented by his blunt next-door neighbor, Liz (Christa Miller).—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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There are big notes of sweet fruit, caramelized brown sugar, black pepper, rum raisin, and cinnamon leading things off over a faint wisp of smoldering campfire which lies just underneath.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2025
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Or swap out the peach schnapps for bourbon or light rum.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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“Wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wine. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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