- present participle of drink.
drinking
Example Sentences
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These tiny plastic particles have been found in ocean water, drinking water, and even inside the human body.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
National fraternities and many colleges and universities have sought to curb the worst excesses of fraternities by banning hazing, curbing drinking and instituting extensive workshops on consent for incoming first-year students.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
During her visit, Wasko documented that the 1,708 detainees in the buildings had access to clean drinking water and hygiene products, and that the facility was kept clean.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
To prepare for the winter, the city has been building backup heating systems and stockpiling fuel, food and drinking water.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
He compared the process to drinking kerosene in order to spit fire: the effect would be magnificent, but you’d die in the process.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
