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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
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Key Takeaways People who had eight or more alcoholic drinks per week had 133 percent higher risk of developing brain lesions tied to dementia compared with people who never drank.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Spring and summer in Charlotte is the perfect time to grab a meal or a drink with your dog by your side.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
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Verb
But Justo and his team suggest this may be because heavy drinkers died 13 years earlier on average than those who never drank.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Key Takeaways People who had eight or more alcoholic drinks per week had 133 percent higher risk of developing brain lesions tied to dementia compared with people who never drank.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
California's Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens commented − a line that Timothy's wife Victoria (Parker Posey) asks her husband later in the night, after the family sips on his homemade drinks.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Spring and summer in Charlotte is the perfect time to grab a meal or a drink with your dog by your side.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drink
Verb
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Hidden in London’s West End, the brasserie-style dining room is always buzzing while guests sip on bubbles and listen to live jazz.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Then, later in the day, Kesha seemed to support the recommendation by posting a photo of herself smirking while sipping from a Wendy’s cup.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2025
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What gin mill were Brian Albert and Brian Higgins boozing in before heading over to the Waterfall? A. Joe Angelo’s Café in Brockton B. Southside Tavern in Braintree C. Donahue’s Pub in Holbrook D. The Hillside in Canton 26.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
14 July 2024
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There is no plot to speak of in this delicately directed film that somehow does acquire suspense as Peter works out the kinks of his yesterday, Rebecca Hall as Rosenkrantz in a fabulous red smock, cigarettes and booze freely flowing everywhere.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This form of creatine is less bioavailable than creatine monohydrate, meaning your body doesn't absorb it as well.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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Because when so many Americans are tightening grocery budgets, scaling back meals, and absorbing the daily drip of scarcity, a pass that promises a burger a day doesn’t feel indulgent.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Revenue estimates show the 2-cent-per-ounce excise tax on distributors of sugary beverages, powders or syrups is projected to reach $500 million in fiscal 2027.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Mar. 2025
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Maryland lawmakers are considering a tax on sugary beverage distributors — a proposal that has sparked controversy among Republicans and retailers.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Mar. 2025
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The statement added that he was specifically charged with disorderly conduct under the influence of alcohol in public and possession of cocaine.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Among the top offenders are alcohol, coffee, tea, chocolate, citrus fruits, tomatoes, and spicy foods.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That meant, gulp, 11 hot dogs had to be consumed in the game, which lasted 2 hours, 33 minutes.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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Papa uses this moment to gulp the wine in Elijah's cup.—
Holly Rizzuto Palker,
Parents,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Anunoby, who also finished with 23 points in Game 1, was tasked with making Cunningham feel a presence as swallowing as Madison Square Garden was on Saturday night.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Not all dogs are natural swimmers, and salt water can present risks if swallowed.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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The space is near a Big 5 Sporting Goods store and Mark & Monica’s Family Pizza, with In and Out Market liquor store across the street.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Maryland Lottery will also send a $500 bonus to the liquor store that sold the prize-winning ticket.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drink. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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