WINES Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

wines 1 of 2

noun

plural of wine

as in liquors

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wines

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of wine

as in drinks

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 wines

Noun

For many years these wines have represented some of the best price-quality value in Italian wine. — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Multiple wines Fifteen red wines representing multiple regions will delight wine aficionados. — Terry Hagerty, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026 Normally the type of wines that only wineries’ private club members or local insiders have access to, these exceptional offerings are chosen from Shefferman’s wide network of wine country vintners and winemakers. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026 Taste Porto’s namesake wines Just across the river in Vila Nova de Gaia are the historic port wine lodges that made the city famous. — AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025 Although the Texas High Plains Region and the 290 Wine Trail near Fredericksburg are on the map for Texas wines, one of the flagship names in Texas wine is in Bryan. — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025

Verb

Drink still wines within two days and sparkling wines within one day for best flavor. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 21 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wines

Noun

The hotel’s commitment to showing off local, small-batch liquors means that all standard cocktails, as well as most of the signature drinks offered at its three bars, feature in-state whiskeys, vodkas, gins, and bourbons as a base.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
The Spirits That Work Best in Salty Drinks Generally, light liquors including gin, tequila, and vodka are the best builders for these cocktails and infusions, says Harris.

— Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of liquors

Verb

Mature skin drinks it in, looking plumper and healthier with every application.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026
As a rule of thumb, buy any decor or supplies the week before your event, deep clean your house within the week of, and purchase any fresh food and drinks the day before, sources said.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of drinks

Noun

Common areas also include a lively lobby bar and cigar room for pours and puffs, respectively, as well as an impressive wine list with bottles sourced from all over the world.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
The set includes a clear case and four reusable silicone bottles with wide mouths designed to be filled easily and dispense product smoothly without making a mess.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of bottles

Noun

Vallow Daybell holds doomsday religious beliefs and has claimed that people in her life were possessed by evil spirits.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
This can be especially uncomfortable when the prevailing narrative holds its own special significance, but pondering such complexities strengthens our minds and our spirits.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of spirits

Noun

According to the scientists, the method achieved some of the highest production rates yet for valuable alcohols and three- and four-carbon atoms.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
For example, a gold catalyst leads to the production of carbon monoxide (CO), while copper produces more complex compounds including alcohols, ethanol and methane (CH4).

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of alcohols

Noun

Drink Like a Fish mixes two rums, Mount Gay Eclipse from Barbados and Appleton Jamaican rum, with Blue Curacao citrus liqueur, a house cinnamon syrup and Earl Grey tea.

— Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
In fact, many white rums are initially matured in barrels and then filtered to remove their color, similar to the process used for cristalino tequila.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of rums

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