LUSHES (UP) Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

lushes (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of lush (up), slang

as in drinks

to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages frat boys lushing up on beer during freshman rush

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At a charge, guests may also book a cute Patina Osaka wagon, packed with chairs, cuddly blankets, bites, and drinks for a bucolic picnic in the park.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
The fare includes accommodations, many meals on board, drinks like regular coffee and lemonade, entertainment and more.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026

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