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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
Cindy Krischer Goodman, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2025
And there are plenty of ways to eat, drink and enjoy that tough-ass plant in Tucson.
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—Rona Berg, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Joey Skladany, Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2025
Taco Bell Announces Fan-Favorite Crispy Chicken Nuggets Are Coming Back This Year
The kitchen’s menu of new items is a mix of sauces, food items, drinks and desserts that bring new flavors together while honoring the traditions, and maybe even nostalgia, of some Taco Bell classics.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Over the last decade, counties where large majorities of residents drink fluoridated water have consistently posted low rates of emergency room visits for dental conditions, especially in comparison to counties where fluoridated water is relatively scarce.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2025
And there are plenty of ways to eat, drink and enjoy that tough-ass plant in Tucson.
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—Rona Berg, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
Meanwhile, bartenders are embracing savory ingredients, exciting those of us who chase intrigue and surprises in our drinks.
—Joey Skladany, Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2025
Taco Bell Announces Fan-Favorite Crispy Chicken Nuggets Are Coming Back This Year
The kitchen’s menu of new items is a mix of sauces, food items, drinks and desserts that bring new flavors together while honoring the traditions, and maybe even nostalgia, of some Taco Bell classics.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drink
Verb
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Beyond mixing, their higher age statements still appeal to the Scotch purist in me who just wants to sit back and sip.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The popular gathering space hosts near daily events ranging from exercise classes to paint and sip classes.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 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 became the hope, and the promise, of comedy as standup exploded in popularity in the latter half of the twentieth century, its cadences absorbed into other realms of American entertainment, from late night to the sitcom.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
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Similarly, 300-unit market-rate buildings have lower costs per unit than 40-unit buildings that absorb the cost of federal funds and the inefficient system that is LIHTC.—
Marisa Novara,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The inaugural selection will be voted on by 300 experts, including chefs, restaurateurs, educators, food and beverage journalists, and gourmands.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
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Stainless Steel Tumbler Available in over a dozen cool colors, the RTIC stainless steel tumbler works to keep your beverage hot or iced for 24 hours.—
Lauren Wilrich,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to the police news release, Fabianski was charged with criminal mischief, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, possession of alcohol under 21, and driving under the influence.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Liver disease can be caused by genetics, but more often it’s caused by viruses, alcohol use, and obesity.—
Lisa Rapaport,
EverydayHealth.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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That would have been like the Celtics willingly trading, gulp, Paul Pierce to the Heat at one point.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
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Vincent started gulping down studies and going to conferences, desperate to find a way to save his daughter.—
Robin Fields,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Yet they are also haunted by echoes from the past, especially from the world war that devastated their continent only 80 years ago, when leading European powers underestimated Adolf Hitler’s readiness to swallow up neighboring states by force of arms.—
Ned Temko,
The Christian Science Monitor,
27 Feb. 2025
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The cost of eggs, though, is getting hard to swallow.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Jack Daniel’s 14-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey (SRP $150) is available in limited numbers now, so check your local liquor store or websites like ReserveBar to find a bottle.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2025
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Even more prudent is taking an entire bottle home from your local liquor store; an exchange that ought to set you back somewhere in the ballpark of $229.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drink. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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