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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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Come get this liquor, come get these drugs, come get this whatever.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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Food and drink The culinary program—overseen by Chef Eduard Alonso Méndez, a native Costa Rican who was trained in Madrid—is perhaps Play Cativo’s most impressive offering.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The events feature an outdoor patio and an open-air rooftop patio, multiple TVs, food and drink specials and live music after the games.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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In the years after Buffy, Brendon, who did not have any kids, spoke out about struggling with depression as well as alcohol and substance addictions, checking into rehab between multiple arrests, including for domestic violence charges and prescription fraud.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Smilianska was never asked to take a test for drugs or alcohol.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
17 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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Booze is not limited to hard liquor, either: Red and white wine, beer, hard cider, mead, sherry, port, vermouth and sake all contain alcohol.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Small Memories Winery and Meadery – a newcomer to Wine on the Fox – had a line of wine lovers eager to sample their wines as well as offerings from its mead selection.—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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And cops found 61 empty and partially empty booze bottles and cans on his boat when it was salvaged from the water the next day.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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Those who prefer a more low-key atmosphere or to skip the booze should try Miles’ neighborhood walking tours, which have spanned sections of Inglewood, View Park-Windsor Hills and Compton.—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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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 18 Jun. 2026.
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