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as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
the doctor wants her to drink lots of water before the examination
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as in to booze
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
we're worried that she's started drinking again
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as in alcohol
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
you can get drinks at the bar only if you show them a valid ID
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Recent Examples of drink
Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
Despite such benefits, there are reasons to avoid drinking apple cider excessively.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
Returning drinks included the peppermint mocha, caramel brulée latte and the chestnut praline latte.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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The company recommends consumers drink no more than a bottle daily.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
Despite such benefits, there are reasons to avoid drinking apple cider excessively.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
On Veterans Day, many restaurants, coffee shops, fast-casual eateries and other food and drink establishments thank those who served with deals for veterans.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
Returning drinks included the peppermint mocha, caramel brulée latte and the chestnut praline latte.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drink
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There’s a big crowd sipping on an assortment of cocktails from the open bar while watching the results come in.Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024
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This is not just a new drink lineup, but a signal, a cultural zeitgeist, inviting customers to pause, sip, and indulge.Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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These were men who had dirt on their hands and booze on their breath.Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024
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Some tips for a better snooze: Keep a consistent sleep schedule, exercise regularly, and avoid caffeine and booze before bed.Nick Rockel, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
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When chytrid fungus colonizes the skin, electrolytes can’t get absorbed.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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The four straightforward and thoughtfully built cubes not only absorbed all of our clothes and toiletries volume-wise, but were water resistant enough to keep wet bathing suits and stinky running socks.Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2024
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Food and beverage costs rose to $69.5 million, representing 29.2% of sales, compared to 30.2% in the previous year.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Also, bronze and silver Fun Pass holders will get a one-day upgrade to gold member food & beverage perks, receiving 50% off food and most drinks that day.Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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People reports that about $1 million dollars worth of alcohol from Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar’s tequila brand Santo were stolen from two trucks taking the shipment to California and Pennsylvania.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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That may reduce cravings for drugs and alcohol the same way the drugs work on food cravings, Hendershot said.Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The three of them confronting the guy — Chet, is pretty hilarious, and Paul successfully scares him into gulping in fear.Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2024
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Indeed, wine is a fundamentally a convivial beverage; it is not meant to be chugged, slammed, or gulped.Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Common symptoms include a sore throat from tissue irritation, bad breath caused by thriving bacteria, and sometimes difficulty swallowing, if the stones are big enough.Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
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Cherished memories — photo albums, family heirlooms, and tokens of love — swallowed by floodwaters and carried miles away, are now reduced to mere fragments and discarded amid the wreckage.Alaa Elassar, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
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The shooting occurred 9:47 p.m. on Feb. 9, outside a liquor store at East 14th Street near 151st Avenue, court records show.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Yes, bars and liquor stores are open on Election Day, although that wasn't always the case in some states.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drink. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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