as in alcoholics
a person who makes a habit of getting drunk
although he can still hold a job, he's definitely become a problem drinker
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Recent Examples of drinkers
For coffee drinkers, the program introduces 52 distinct flavor releases over the course of the year.
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Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
For the latter, Alto Adige is the natural entry point, especially for drinkers who already gravitate toward wines like Chablis, grüner veltliner or albariño.
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Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
How consumers -- especially younger drinkers -- answer them will determine whether an industry long defined by fuddy-duddy pretense can find its footing in 2026 and beyond.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
For the latter, Alto Adige is the natural entry point, especially for drinkers who already gravitate toward wines like Chablis, grüner veltliner or albariño.
—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
How consumers -- especially younger drinkers -- answer them will determine whether an industry long defined by fuddy-duddy pretense can find its footing in 2026 and beyond.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinkers
alcoholics
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The child of alcoholics, Dreesen often referenced his rough-and-tumble upbringing in his comedy sets, telling tales of little Tommy shining shoes in the taverns of the South Side to feed his siblings.
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AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.
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“Drinkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkers. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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