as in drinks
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
frat boys lushing up on beer during freshman rush
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Decided to become a breatharian (someone who eats light and drinks air instead of food).—
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The rooftop’s decor and drinks change with the season for an ever-evolving experience.—
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“Lushes (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lushes%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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