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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
Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
This advisory is in effect until Friday at 9 p.m.
NWS Heat Wave Safety Advice: Protect yourself with these recommendations
Stay hydrated: Keep yourself well-hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
Clara McMahon, People.com, 7 June 2025
These trailblazers are making reservations for a table for one or heading straight to the bar for a solo drink and meal.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2025
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Verb
If a person drinks themselves to the level of falling in public, that’s one thing.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
This advisory is in effect until Friday at 9 p.m.
NWS Heat Wave Safety Advice: Protect yourself with these recommendations
Stay hydrated: Keep yourself well-hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
Noun
Amazon shoppers are also going after this nifty neck fan, which is great for keeping cool on the go, along with this Stanley tumbler that can keep drinks ice cold for hours on end.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 7 June 2025
These trailblazers are making reservations for a table for one or heading straight to the bar for a solo drink and meal.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drink
Verb
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Both the blanco and the reposado are ideal for sipping as well as mixing.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2025
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Grand Marnier’s Remixed Chateau invited guests to sip elevated cocktails, explore a bold lounge blending Philly roots with French flair, and capture their festival moments with a signature twist.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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Another differentiator: enough wealth to pay fares starting at about $25,000 per person and going up to more than $100,000 per person for suites, not including shore excursions, or booze, for that matter.—
Fran Golden,
AFAR Media,
29 May 2025
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Thanks to its poor ventilation, smoke and the steam from several thousand adolescent bodies with hormones in full bloom could choke a person whose senses aren’t dulled by drugs or booze by mid-concert.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Brooklyn is the only team with legitimate functional cap space, and the rebuilding Nets seem more likely to use it to absorb bad salary (in exchange for draft picks) than to make some big splurge on another team’s third-best player.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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While Hajime remains emotionally obtuse and absorbed in his architecture and a budding new romance with an underling, Ren tentatively seeks a reconciliation, and Emi openly resists any reunion.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2025
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Especially as the messaging around nonalcoholic beer has shifted to broaden its appeal, according to Dave Williams, vice president of analytics and insight for Bump Williams Consulting, a Connecticut firm that specializes in the alcoholic beverage industry.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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While dining at a fancy restaurant in celebration of her friend Lily’s 21st birthday, the birthday girl suggested the woman order an alcoholic beverage.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Real paint thinner is a solvent used for thinning and removing paint and is typically made of alcohols, esters, petroleum products, organic solvents, and ketones, but the specific makeup varies from brand to brand.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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On Saturday, May 24, at about 6:22 p.m., David Blanchard, 21, of Franklin, who allegedly had an open container of alcohol in his pick-up truck and was operating under the influence of alcohol, struck a car carrying a family of four, the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office said.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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That's why Trader Joe's shoppers keep coming back to these cakes (and sometimes gulp them down in the car).—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
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The young woman gulps it down, not realizing it is laced with a sedative.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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The applause the crowd gave Yim was swallowed up by the cathedral’s size and our sparse numbers, but she was visibly moved.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Don't swallow water when swimming in pools, lakes, or other water areas.—
Janelle McSwiggin,
Health,
6 June 2025
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But in the last decade or so, Americans have come around to the herbaceous charms of these fortified wines—in spritzes, on the rocks—and liquor store shelves are beginning to reflect the kaleidoscopic range the category has to offer.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 June 2025
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According to a press release from California Lottery shared on Tuesday, June 10, the California residents ordered a pizza and popped into a nearby liquor store to break a large bill to leave a tip.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
11 June 2025
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“Drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drink. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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