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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
Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
In the evenings, locals and tourists gather on this old theater’s porch to relax, play guitars, hang out with their dogs, and drink beer.
—Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Consider this your reminder to stock up on popcorn—and perhaps your drink of choice.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Jan. 2025
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Yes, Cooper and Cohen will be drinking during CNN’s 2025 New Year’s special.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
In the evenings, locals and tourists gather on this old theater’s porch to relax, play guitars, hang out with their dogs, and drink beer.
—Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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There was also a VIP area where people could enjoy drinks, and of course, a meet-and-greet area to snap a pic with Rose himself.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Consider this your reminder to stock up on popcorn—and perhaps your drink of choice.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drink
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Vibrant rooftop bar and pool: The rooftop terrace offers panoramic views of London to enjoy while sipping craft cocktails.Elisa Nelson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
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Some report surface-level coping mechanisms, such as listening to music (47%), watching TV shows and movies (39%), or sipping on a hot cup of tea (17%).Wes Moss, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Pot, drugs, and booze solve nothing and make life more of a dumpster fire!Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
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For a dessert and booze in one, try the Cranachan cocktail, with Talisker 10 Year Old, raspberries and cheesecake mix, topped with a biscuit crumble.Jenn Rice, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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As industrial agriculture rose in the 1920s, Big Cheese soon took over: Kraft Foods bought the Velveeta Company in 1927, and Borden absorbed the Monroe Cheese Company in 1929.David Levine, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
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Panama’s Minister of Environment, Juan Carlos Navarro, explained his country is carbon-negative because its rainforests absorb more CO2 than its economy emits.Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Traditional Medicinals Organic Raspberry Leaf Tea $30 at Amazon Don’t settle for an airline’s food and beverage offerings.Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2025
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A number of companies are leaning into quality over quantity, investing in smaller ships and reimagining their food and beverage offerings.Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 2 Jan. 2025
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Remember that alcohol dehydrates the body, so try to drink one glass of water with each unit of alcohol.Emily Peck, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2024
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In 2021 and 2022, there were 50 and 55 crashes, respectively, that were alcohol related, according to city data.Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Now revitalized, Madeline confronts Helen, who has also gulped the elixir, and wild smackdowns and realignments follow.Frank Rizzo, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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With its 33 Raptor engines gulping 40,000 pounds of liquid oxygen and methane fuel per second, the Super Heavy-Starship majestically climbed away to the east over the Gulf of Mexico atop a brilliant plume of white-hot flame and a churning cloud of exhaust.William Harwood, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Accident-only plans cover emergencies like broken bones, bites, swallowed objects and traumatic dental fractures.Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
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Its beauty comes at a hefty $598 price tag a bitter pill for many of us to swallow.Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2024
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Since 2021, the liquor store has sold four winning Powerball and four Mega Millions tickets, according to data from the California Lottery.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Calls can trigger license reviews, which can temporarily halt concerts and liquor sales, tanking venues in a matter of weeks.Katie Thornton, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drink. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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