drink
verb (used without object)
to take water or other liquid into the mouth and swallow it; imbibe.
has been drinking
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present perfect progressiveof drink (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Stan Poole, 83, who has been drinking in The Anglers for 67 years and was once its pianist, has his chance this week, but fails to choose the right key.
From BBC ● May 10, 2025
If someone is asleep or has been drinking, carbon monoxide can be deadly, the C.D.C. says.
From New York Times ● Jun. 29, 2022
Frank has participated in the hunger strike since Day One and has been drinking about 5 liters of regular water and three bottles of electrolyte-enhanced water per day.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 17, 2021
“Who has been staying in shape and who has been drinking beer and eating pretzels?”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 19, 2020
She finally ate some mango and has been drinking water, but she needs to rest often.
From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani
