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as in sips
to swallow in liquid form
the doctor wants her to drink lots of water before the examination
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as in boozes
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
we're worried that she's started drinking again
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as in liquors
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
you can get drinks at the bar only if you show them a valid ID
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Recent Examples of drinks
Aria Bendix, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
What if only one person in your party drinks alcohol?
—Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Anyone who drinks heavily on most days or who has ever experienced withdrawal symptoms before should talk with a clinician before trying to quit or cut back on their own.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Use your fresh mint in all kinds of recipes, such as watermelon salad, pesto, drinks like cocktails, tea, and lemonade, or a flavorful leg of lamb.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
Emily can pull together a cooking class with an Italian Duchess or a dinner at the resplendent Villa la Tasca, even, possibly, drinks with Count Guiseppe Tasca himself.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Find skate rentals, snacks, and drinks at the warming house.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Big names like Jim Beam shut down production for all of 2026 at one of its distilleries, for one, and drinks giant Diageo has put a pause on two of its American operations.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
Witkiewitz said anyone who drinks heavily should talk with a physician before stopping altogether, as alcohol withdrawal can be serious.
—Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Mercer Boarini and her team also collaborate closely with executive chefs, designing new drinks for restaurant openings and seasonal menu changes.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Transmission occurs through saliva and mucus during close or prolonged contact, such as sharing drinks, kissing, or being exposed to coughs and sneezes.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
At Dar el Hanch, the home’s current owners will welcome you for drinks and share firsthand stories of the Saint Laurent–era.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
Post-Prohibition, when the spirit was flowing back into the United States, planter’s punch became one of many tropical drinks that surged in popularity.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Where there’s room for a second island, Sutton likes to equip it with a small beverage refrigerator, keeping guests from trekking to the main refrigerator for their drinks.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
Both kefir and kombucha probiotic drinks can fit into a healthy diet.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 12 Jan. 2026
While orders will now be placed digitally, food and drinks will still be delivered directly to guests’ seats by servers.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
Research is mixed as to how many drinks an adult can safely consume.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
What if only one person in your party drinks alcohol?
—Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Anyone who drinks heavily on most days or who has ever experienced withdrawal symptoms before should talk with a clinician before trying to quit or cut back on their own.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Use your fresh mint in all kinds of recipes, such as watermelon salad, pesto, drinks like cocktails, tea, and lemonade, or a flavorful leg of lamb.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
Emily can pull together a cooking class with an Italian Duchess or a dinner at the resplendent Villa la Tasca, even, possibly, drinks with Count Guiseppe Tasca himself.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Find skate rentals, snacks, and drinks at the warming house.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Big names like Jim Beam shut down production for all of 2026 at one of its distilleries, for one, and drinks giant Diageo has put a pause on two of its American operations.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
Witkiewitz said anyone who drinks heavily should talk with a physician before stopping altogether, as alcohol withdrawal can be serious.
—Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
The former chairman of Newmark, a major commercial real estate firm, also had drinks on another occasion in 2011 with Epstein and corresponded with him about the construction of a building across the street from both of their homes.
—Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Mercer Boarini and her team also collaborate closely with executive chefs, designing new drinks for restaurant openings and seasonal menu changes.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Transmission occurs through saliva and mucus during close or prolonged contact, such as sharing drinks, kissing, or being exposed to coughs and sneezes.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
At Dar el Hanch, the home’s current owners will welcome you for drinks and share firsthand stories of the Saint Laurent–era.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
Post-Prohibition, when the spirit was flowing back into the United States, planter’s punch became one of many tropical drinks that surged in popularity.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Where there’s room for a second island, Sutton likes to equip it with a small beverage refrigerator, keeping guests from trekking to the main refrigerator for their drinks.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
Both kefir and kombucha probiotic drinks can fit into a healthy diet.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 12 Jan. 2026
While orders will now be placed digitally, food and drinks will still be delivered directly to guests’ seats by servers.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinks
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Lindsay Lohan sips on a tasty treat to kick off the 3rd Annual Betch of the Year with Dunkin'.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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To ensure your body fully absorbs antibiotics, take antibiotics at least two hours before or four to six hours after taking magnesium.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
29 Jan. 2026
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Silicones help minimize the look of pores, squalane supports balanced hydration, and upsalite absorbs excess sweat and oil throughout the day for a natural matte finish.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2026
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Consider that one 8-ounce cup of coffee, which is typically smaller than most coffee shop beverages, contains about 95 milligrams of caffeine.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
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Various employee beverages were stored on the preparation table and throughout the kitchen.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 30,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, the festival has expanded its offerings to attendees, including beers from outside the country, non-alcoholic beers, ciders and even some hard liquors.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Hoka and Ugg footwear, Louis Vuitton products and specialty liquors were among the merchandise driving consumer interest on the first day.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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What's more, while virtually all VTOLs being developed these days are electric, the Janus-1 is powered by a turboshaft engine that gulps n' burns diesel, kerosene or Jet A fuel.—
Ben Coxworth
October 21,
New Atlas,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Because of that, engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have designed a pill that confirms when someone swallows it.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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There is also something about a theme park that swallows you up.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
19 Dec. 2025
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Sugar alcohols are known to cause digestive side effects in some people, such as bloating, gas, and diarrhea, especially when eaten in large portions.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Their approach uses alcohols in combination with an inexpensive, widely available iron catalyst, offering a sustainable and practical solution.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This is important – just think about the difference between a smartphone that sits in your pocket, and a pair of glasses that automatically imbibes all of the information from your field of vision, every moment of every day.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Drinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinks. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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