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as in to drink
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 wine
Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Dec. 2024
Hop in a car to wind down at the Parker Palm Springs’ Counter Reformation, an appealingly dark and moody bar with a confessional in the corner and a small, excellent list of wines in three sizes (all starting at $11), which allows for sampling, drinking or indulging.
—Freda Moon, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
When Forbes Travel Guide visited the Shoal Bay sanctuary recently, we were wined, wowed and whisked about like a rock star.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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As for the rest: Bring a bottle of wine or a small gift for the host—never a bad move.
—Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Dec. 2024
Hop in a car to wind down at the Parker Palm Springs’ Counter Reformation, an appealingly dark and moody bar with a confessional in the corner and a small, excellent list of wines in three sizes (all starting at $11), which allows for sampling, drinking or indulging.
—Freda Moon, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
The New York Liberty celebrate after wining the 2024 WNBA Championship against the Minnesota Lynx during Game 5 of the 2024 WNBA Finals on October 20, 2024 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
When Forbes Travel Guide visited the Shoal Bay sanctuary recently, we were wined, wowed and whisked about like a rock star.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wine
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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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Two blocks away, people drank at a bar, seemingly as if nothing happened.ERIC TUCKER, JIM MUSTIAN, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025
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Between dinner parties, cookie exchanges and festive cocktails, most people report eating and drinking more than usual during the holidays, gaining on average 1 to 2 pounds of body weight.Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 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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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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In a grand finale, the drones formed a popping champagne bottle, and the voice of Disney CEO Bob Iger officially christened the Disney Treasure, the newest cruise ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Jan. 2025
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To make things easier, pick up a bottle of the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray.Jessie Quinn, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Sip on mead and shop at the Viking Yule Market Faire at the Ironside Axe Club in West Des Moines.Jason Clayworth, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
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Check specific hours for the mead hall and vendor market.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
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After Cohen made some controversial comments in 2021, though, the show was hit with a booze ban.Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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The last few Cask Strength releases approached 140 proof, and one of them shattered the booze ceiling to reach 144.5 proof.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2024
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There’s also a Hot Buttered Rum, prepared with aged Jamaican rum and spiced butter.Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Remove from heat; add rum and butter mixture to saucepan.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wine. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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