LUSHES (UP) Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

lushes (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of lush (up), slang

as in drinks

to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages frat boys lushing up on beer during freshman rush

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The cardamom banana pudding was inspired by the cardamom tea his dad drinks before bed.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
Lin also drinks a glass of water with psyllium to get extra fiber.

— Cathy Cassata, HEALTH, 26 Aug. 2026

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