drink 1 of 2

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2
as in to booze
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages we're worried that she's started drinking again

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3
as in to absorb
to take in (something liquid) through small openings the hot surface of the porous rock drank water like a sponge

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drink

2 of 2

noun

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More than 18 days after the storm hit, many residents can’t drink, cook, shower, do dishes, fill up a pet’s water bowl, flush a toilet, or operate a restaurant. Sid Evans, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024 Ensuring Southern Californians have enough water to drink and bathe and thrive is a defining challenge of the 21st century. Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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In the Middle Ages, carnival involved the whole community — a giant celebration with parades, masks and costumes, food and drink, and a playful reordering of traditional mores. Sharene Shariatzadeh, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024 And under Niccol’s direction, Starbucks has scaled back on discount and promotions to return the brand to its premium status and alleviate some pressure from workers by promoting seasonal drinks already available. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for drink 

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“Drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drink. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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