as in drinking
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 wining
Paul Thomas Anderson was teary eyed about De Luca after wining Best Director for One Battle After Another.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
The Rebels then marched down the field, with Lucas Carneiro hitting the game-wining 47-yard field goal with six seconds left in regulation.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2026
Only Dust Remains, her fifth album, follows the resolution of a trilogy initiated in 2020’s Polaris Prize–wining God Has Nothing to Do With This Leave Him Out of It.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Betts was a four-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glove winner, three-time Silver Slugger recipient and turned in one of the greatest single seasons in franchise history in 2018, wining both AL MVP and a World Series title.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
The Blue Jays are playing the Red Sox, who still have an outside chance at wining the division.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Here’s a look at the life of award-wining filmmaker, philanthropist and environmentalist Robert Redford.
—Cnn.com, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
The halcyon days of editors Condé Nast editors wining and dining on the company dime are over.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
The Rebels then marched down the field, with Lucas Carneiro hitting the game-wining 47-yard field goal with six seconds left in regulation.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2026
Only Dust Remains, her fifth album, follows the resolution of a trilogy initiated in 2020’s Polaris Prize–wining God Has Nothing to Do With This Leave Him Out of It.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Betts was a four-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glove winner, three-time Silver Slugger recipient and turned in one of the greatest single seasons in franchise history in 2018, wining both AL MVP and a World Series title.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
The Blue Jays are playing the Red Sox, who still have an outside chance at wining the division.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Here’s a look at the life of award-wining filmmaker, philanthropist and environmentalist Robert Redford.
—Cnn.com, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
The halcyon days of editors Condé Nast editors wining and dining on the company dime are over.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wining
Verb
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Meteorologist Amber Lee recommends drinking plenty of water, taking breaks when needed and avoiding outdoor activities during peak hours.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Aurora Police Department is also encouraging residents to designate a sober driver before heading out, never let a friend drive impaired, always wear a seat belt and use a ride-share service, taxi or public transportation if drinking.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For example, taking melatonin and/or magnesium supplements, or sipping some cherry juice (which certain studies have linked to better, longer sleep) could be helpful before bed.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
11 Mar. 2026
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After heading back inside and getting dressed for her workout in a Vuori exercise set, the star turned her attention to her daily tasks, including checking her emails while sipping a coffee made with collagen powder.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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The spotless streets are polished nightly by the feet of families licking ice cream.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2026
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On April 30, 2025, the dog was reportedly licking its tail and lethargic.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Wining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wining. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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