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as in drunken
given to excessive use of alcoholic beverages
a campaign to make the bibulous fraternity brother a collegiate archetype of the past
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Recent Examples of bibulous
From that bibulous beginning, Mr. Epstein became a driving force behind the Library of America, which published its first books in 1979.
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Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2022
But how differently would the Iron Lady have handled Brexit or Jean-Claude Juncker, the EU’s bibulous president?
—Philip Delves Broughton, WSJ, 16 Nov. 2018
Aside from his bibulous peculiarities, Old Roy is generous, brave, courteous and a keen lover of fun.
—John MacCormack, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Jan. 2018
Old-school voters expecting him to reinstate the fading habit of the long and bibulous lunch may have to wait.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 9 May 2017
Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2022
But how differently would the Iron Lady have handled Brexit or Jean-Claude Juncker, the EU’s bibulous president?
—Philip Delves Broughton, WSJ, 16 Nov. 2018
Aside from his bibulous peculiarities, Old Roy is generous, brave, courteous and a keen lover of fun.
—John MacCormack, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Jan. 2018
Old-school voters expecting him to reinstate the fading habit of the long and bibulous lunch may have to wait.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 9 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bibulous
Adjective
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The interior layer of the nursing pads is usually made of absorbent material like microfiber, while the layer that comes in contact with your skin is a soft bamboo or cotton fabric that will be sensitive on your nipples.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Prevent oil stains on concrete by using absorbent mats under cars and yard equipment in the garage to catch any leaks, and keep vehicles maintained so oil leaks won't be a problem.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The two girls were killed in a drunken-driving hit-and-run collision, theDepartment of Homeland Security said, by a man in the United States illegally who fled the scene of the crime.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Court records show that Nechville was convicted of drunken driving in 2019 and 2023.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Some common symptoms include the need to pee more frequently, feeling extremely thirsty, having dry and itchy skin, and getting dark, velvety patches on the skin.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
7 Sep. 2025
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The nursery has cleared water-thirsty plants and planted 100,000 indigenous trees since 2012.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Bibulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bibulous. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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