as in drunkenness
habitual or excessive drinking of intoxicants
a treatment center for those suffering from alcoholism
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Recent Examples of alcoholism
But the band would burn out quickly as Morrison sank into alcoholism.
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Roisín Savage, NBC news, 20 May 2025
The actor was struggling with alcoholism and took a hiatus from acting in the mid-2000s.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 16 May 2025
Though Lou had initially been her right-hand man, his battle with alcoholism and his desire to make a name for himself in the music business led to his retreat from the family business.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 May 2025
Tommy Lee and his wife Brittany Furlan are reportedly headed to Splitsville, due to what some attribute to his battle with alcoholism.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
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Roisín Savage, NBC news, 20 May 2025
The actor was struggling with alcoholism and took a hiatus from acting in the mid-2000s.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 16 May 2025
Though Lou had initially been her right-hand man, his battle with alcoholism and his desire to make a name for himself in the music business led to his retreat from the family business.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 May 2025
Tommy Lee and his wife Brittany Furlan are reportedly headed to Splitsville, due to what some attribute to his battle with alcoholism.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for alcoholism
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“Alcoholism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcoholism. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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