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verb

as in to drink
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages he went out boozing with his friends on his 21st birthday

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Recent Examples of booze
Noun
Ditch the booze Traveling for work often comes with dinners, meetings, and airport waits can often involve alcohol. Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2024 In Search of Vintage Spirits. Sir Davis Whisky Beyoncé Beyoncé made her entrance into the booze space this fall in spectacular fashion. Brad Japhe, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024
Verb
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 But her unorthodox approach both alienates and entrances those around her in the latest delicate comedy from Hong, where characters booze and smoke their way through their ennui without ever succumbing to soul-crushing misanthropy. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for booze 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for booze
Noun
  • Three people with knowledge of Hegseth’s time at CVA told The New Yorker he was forced to step down from his role there in part because of his abuse of alcohol on the job.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Holiday gatherings with family and friends often feature alcohol as a staple of the festivities.
    Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Beyond just my daughter, me, and the occasional friend she’s seen drinking from an Owala, Amazon shoppers love the brand, too.
    Terri Peters, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The American Heart Association (AHA) advises against the idea of starting to drink alcohol just to try to prevent heart disease.
    Peter Burke, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Black liquor is a by-product of the paper production process, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Forbes Valuation Jay-Z became hip-hop's first billionaire in 2019 and, since then, has doubled his fortune thanks to his lucrative liquor businesses.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Spirits enthusiasts can look forward to exclusive pours from Last Drop, a top shelf portfolio of whiskies, rums, and brandies brought to you by the same folks responsible for Pappy Van Winkle and the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Brown-Forman recently posted a better-than-expected report after missing estimates over several consecutive quarters, with pockets of strength in some of its bourbon and rum brands.
    Julie Coleman, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024

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“Booze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booze. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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