wining

verb

present participle of wine
as in drinking
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 wining She’s worked with major brands from LEGO to Lululemon to Gucci and developed award-wining campaigns including Dream Big, Princess, and Force Friday. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026 Still, Agrawal is convinced that the Mesh partnership is a wining one. — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 On cue, left-wing French politicians have already shaken their fists at the prospect of wining and dining the mercurial American leader on French taxpayers’ bill, according to Le Figaro. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 17 June 2026 Earlier on Saturday, Diane Parry of France took down Wimbledon and US Open finalist Amanda Anisimova, wining 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 in a third set tiebreaker. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 30 May 2026 And Netflix persuaded Jennifer Lopez, Florence Pugh, Tina Fey and John Cena to come all the way to a film studio on the Hudson River, before wining and dining media buyers with burgers, booze and grain bowls in one of its empty soundstages. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026 The Rebels then marched down the field, with Lucas Carneiro hitting the game-wining 47-yard field goal with six seconds left in regulation. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2026 Only Dust Remains, her fifth album, follows the resolution of a trilogy initiated in 2020’s Polaris Prize–wining God Has Nothing to Do With This Leave Him Out of It. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025 Betts was a four-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glove winner, three-time Silver Slugger recipient and turned in one of the greatest single seasons in franchise history in 2018, wining both AL MVP and a World Series title. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wining
  1. drinking
  2. sipping
  3. licking
Verb
  • Several commenters pointed to the fact that alcohol service can continue later than food service, arguing that removing late-night food could leave people drinking without an easy option to eat.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Lacy said police had told him his son had gone out drinking with a friend, and at some point a physical altercation took place.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of drinking
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  • Though it’s made from activewear fabric, if your vacation itinerary demands a few nights out, this dress will work for dancing under palm trees and sipping sunset cocktails.
    — Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Once in Alba, travelers are free to explore on their own, and there are plenty of culinary adventures to embark upon, from browsing seasonal markets, to sipping local wine in historic bars, and visiting artisanal chocolate shops.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of sipping
Verb
  • Owners should also watch for licking that is sudden, persistent or severe enough to cause hair loss or skin damage.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Photos like the one below show children licking massive ice blocks for a slight reprieve from the summer heat.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of licking

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“Wining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wining. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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