as in drinks
to drink wine or give wine to (another person) to drink
wined and dined her clients in hopes of closing the deal
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Recent Examples of wines
Terry Hagerty, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Normally the type of wines that only wineries’ private club members or local insiders have access to, these exceptional offerings are chosen from Shefferman’s wide network of wine country vintners and winemakers.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
Plus, three-quarters of the wines poured aren't even available in standard liquor or wine stores.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Taste Porto’s namesake wines Just across the river in Vila Nova de Gaia are the historic port wine lodges that made the city famous.
—AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Although the Texas High Plains Region and the 290 Wine Trail near Fredericksburg are on the map for Texas wines, one of the flagship names in Texas wine is in Bryan.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Multiple wines Fifteen red wines representing multiple regions will delight wine aficionados.
—Terry Hagerty, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Normally the type of wines that only wineries’ private club members or local insiders have access to, these exceptional offerings are chosen from Shefferman’s wide network of wine country vintners and winemakers.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
Plus, three-quarters of the wines poured aren't even available in standard liquor or wine stores.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Taste Porto’s namesake wines Just across the river in Vila Nova de Gaia are the historic port wine lodges that made the city famous.
—AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Although the Texas High Plains Region and the 290 Wine Trail near Fredericksburg are on the map for Texas wines, one of the flagship names in Texas wine is in Bryan.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wines
Noun
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Across the property, robust cocktail and mocktail menus showcase fresh fruits and local liquors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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On top of high-quality tacos, Nixtaco also distills its own liquors.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Decided to become a breatharian (someone who eats light and drinks air instead of food).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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The rooftop’s decor and drinks change with the season for an ever-evolving experience.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The footage, taken inside the ballroom at the Washington Hilton, shows a woman wearing a black fur coat picking up two bottles as other guests rush to exit.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Elsewhere in the room, one journalist could be seen pouring himself another glass of wine — perhaps understandable under the circumstances — and other guests apparently grabbed bottles on their way out.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Group support Wrapped in a fleece jacket, Sarah sips white wine from a stemmed glass.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Nasser adds a spoonful to her chia cherry water recipe and sips the fiber-rich drink slowly during the evenings.—
Devinder Bains,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The yarns of Joe Turner interweave gradually, everyday chit-chat, bargaining, and flirtation interlocking over time with threads of mysticism — both the ghosts of a brutal history and the ancestral spirits that stand protective and defiant like a phalanx of angels with shining swords.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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The voyage’s final night includes a spirits tasting under the Lyngen Alps at Aurora Spirit, the world’s northernmost distillery, and accommodation in its fjord-side cabins.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sugar alcohols, such as xylitol and erythritol, also have the potential to raise blood sugar, which can be an issue for those with diabetes.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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Beyond methanol, the researchers successfully extracted hydrogen from diverse sources, including other alcohols and raw biomass materials like glucose and cellulose.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fresh juices, quality rums, pristine drinkmaking technique — the Cove stupefied with its faultless approach.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Then, Patricia Borges, beverage player Diageo’s global managing director of gins and rums and CEO of Ketel One and Zacapa, continued the conversation with Vogue Business Paris correspondent Laure Guilbault.—
Vogue Business,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Expect to try tipples like a frozen piña colada with whole coffee beans and a PX sherry float.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Rare Bird rooftop deck, Trade Room, open lobby bar, and Hidden Bar are all Gatsby-style gathering places for guests and locals to listen to live music and sip on sophisticated tipples.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Wines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wines. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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