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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
Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Many recommend that those who use NAC drink extra water while taking it.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
The event features all-inclusive food and drinks from top chefs including Wayne Sharpe of Jrk!
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
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Verb
For those who have learned the association, drinking a cup will give predictable gratification.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Many recommend that those who use NAC drink extra water while taking it.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
Balancing weight loss with bone health Helpful strategies to prevent weight regain related to diet include building meals around lean protein and noticing where calories might be creeping in, such as snacks, sugary drinks and alcohol.
—Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
The event features all-inclusive food and drinks from top chefs including Wayne Sharpe of Jrk!
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drink
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In a video shared on X by a fan account, the 36-year-old is seen chatting with some pals while sipping a drink.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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Not surprisingly, the 1,500-square-foot space has had a steady stream of traffic since the announcement was made, as customers flock to take home their favorite French pastries and sip a café noisette.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Dope and booze wise, there's no box left to uncheck.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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Drinks include its Winter Wonderland peppermint shake (booze or no booze) topped with a Christmas tree cookie and other sweet treats.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
28 Nov. 2025
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CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Yet its polarizing effect may be the key to its magnetism; even those who dislike it have certainly absorbed some of its fragrant dolorousness into their bones.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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The town council on Tuesday unanimously approved the establishment of entertainment zones, where people can publicly consume alcoholic beverages, in time for the big game.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Add turmeric to your favorite beverage, whether by mixing it into tea, blending it into a smoothie, or incorporating it into your coffee.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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Can his viewer tolerate one big gulp of pure sentimentality after two-plus hours that have largely skirted that tone?—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 Nov. 2025
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Even as dusk descended, people lined up to gulp from public fountains (another blessing), to fill their water bottles, or to splash their bare skin.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Paris Reuters — French wine and spirits exports fell last year to their lowest volume in at least 25 years as US tariffs and Chinese duties hit sales and a strong euro made some alcohol more expensive, industry group FEVS said on Tuesday, warning of no imminent relief.—
Reuters 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her next goal is to create sugar-free mocktails for her restaurants, as GLP-1s can make alcohol less appealing.—
Allyson Reedy,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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This scene in Seoul in January may seem totally contrary to the usual headlines from South Korea, of plummeting birth rates and a looming demographic crisis that also threatens to swallow neighboring Japan and China.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Then they were gone, swallowed up by the trees’ resplendent emerald green.—
Jeff Chu,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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The report found the segments most immune to price increases were fragrance, skin care and wine, while the categories consumers were more prone to substitute were food, home goods and liquor.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday, the Liquor Commissoin recommended the Naperville City Council approve a Class M liquor license for the business so alcohol can be sold during adult cooking classes.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drink. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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