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
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
One of the two signature wines from Lungarotti, this is their best wine in many vintages.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
One of the two signature wines from Lungarotti, this is their best wine in many vintages.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wines
Noun
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For cocktails that use stronger liquors, prepare your drinks ahead of time so the cocktail cube has a chance to melt slightly before serving.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Dec. 2025
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The Best Liquors For Eggnog The most traditional alcohol choices for spiking eggnog are dark, warming liquors that complement its rich, custardy base.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Emily can pull together a cooking class with an Italian Duchess or a dinner at the resplendent Villa la Tasca, even, possibly, drinks with Count Guiseppe Tasca himself.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Find skate rentals, snacks, and drinks at the warming house.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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During the investigation, officers found liquor bottles hidden throughout the house, some of them empty, according to the release.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Modern Warrior’s notice about Friday’s recall of Modern Warrior Ready’s 60-count bottles doesn’t appear on its website, but is posted to the FDA site.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Lindsay Lohan sips on a tasty treat to kick off the 3rd Annual Betch of the Year with Dunkin'.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Despite its name, the bar operates as a globally minded cocktail destination with equal attention paid to other spirits, along with small bites and an impressive cigar selection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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And for Dirty Shirleys, different spirits, including vodka, gin, tequila and vermouth can be substituted.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sugar alcohols are known to cause digestive side effects in some people, such as bloating, gas, and diarrhea, especially when eaten in large portions.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Their approach uses alcohols in combination with an inexpensive, widely available iron catalyst, offering a sustainable and practical solution.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In its stead, Shelter Distillery will move into the vacant space sometime in early-to-mid 2026, offering guests its own creations, including whiskey, bourbon and agave spirits, as well as vodka, liqueurs, rums, limoncello and even a take on absinthe.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
30 Dec. 2025
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The former offers a chance to sip local rums made on Kauai and learn about how the island’s wet climate contributes to its agricultural outputs.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
25 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Each festive season, after the late nights, parties and tipples—not to mention the expense of going to bars— many people give up alcohol entirely for the month of January.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Dec. 2025
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Next door, a separate cocktail bar, called The Grey, offers tipples at night, as well as coffee service in the morning and lunch in the afternoon.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Wines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wines. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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