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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
Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
With just burgers, fries, shakes, and drinks on the menu, everything is made fresh and sourced locally.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
Both drinks hydrate and are very low in calories, but green tea offers more potent antioxidants, while lemon water provides vitamin C without caffeine.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 5 Mar. 2026
At the end of the episode, everyone gathers in a circle and drinks something that looks like hot chocolate but doesn’t seem to be mind-altering.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
The River Is Waiting follows Corby, a dad laid off from his job in an advertising firm’s art department, who secretly drinks 100-proof rum and abuses prescription medication while caring for his twin 2-year-olds.
—Eric Magnuson, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
The 5-foot-4 Escobar, who wrestles at 122 pounds, had organized his wrestling clothing, food and drinks the night before.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Both drinks help with fluid intake, but coconut water is the better choice after a workout or a hot day.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
Sugary drinks are defined as non-alcoholic beverages with natural or artificial sweeteners, or drinks with less than 50% fruit juice.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Within the first 25 minutes of the start of the parade, officers had confiscated almost 60 drinks from people coming through Broadway station.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
The burgers and the yummy shakes and vintage drinks.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
There are 10 cocktails ($14-$18) and two specialty shots (one for $10, three for $25) alongside red and white wines, non-alcoholic drinks and premium whiskey pours and flights from the upstairs back bar.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Trade in your green beer this year for one of these outstanding drinks.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
The patio was packed with Oscar nominees, winners, filmmakers and celebrities mingling and sipping drinks.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
With a large menu featuring sushi, seafood platters, and specialty drinks, there’s something for everyone here.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
On top of the internet, the 2010s had a city ordinance that prevented newsstands from selling food and drinks, which Da Costa notes was an important source of side income for many.
—Jason Lecras, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Austin nightclub Cheer Up Charlies, a 15-year-old queer- and women-owned venue downtown, has made a name for itself for more than its musical lineup and drinks selection.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
With just burgers, fries, shakes, and drinks on the menu, everything is made fresh and sourced locally.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
Both drinks hydrate and are very low in calories, but green tea offers more potent antioxidants, while lemon water provides vitamin C without caffeine.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 5 Mar. 2026
At the end of the episode, everyone gathers in a circle and drinks something that looks like hot chocolate but doesn’t seem to be mind-altering.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
The River Is Waiting follows Corby, a dad laid off from his job in an advertising firm’s art department, who secretly drinks 100-proof rum and abuses prescription medication while caring for his twin 2-year-olds.
—Eric Magnuson, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
The 5-foot-4 Escobar, who wrestles at 122 pounds, had organized his wrestling clothing, food and drinks the night before.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Both drinks help with fluid intake, but coconut water is the better choice after a workout or a hot day.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
Sugary drinks are defined as non-alcoholic beverages with natural or artificial sweeteners, or drinks with less than 50% fruit juice.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
The family finished their drinks and strolled leisurely back into the show.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Within the first 25 minutes of the start of the parade, officers had confiscated almost 60 drinks from people coming through Broadway station.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
The burgers and the yummy shakes and vintage drinks.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
There are 10 cocktails ($14-$18) and two specialty shots (one for $10, three for $25) alongside red and white wines, non-alcoholic drinks and premium whiskey pours and flights from the upstairs back bar.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Trade in your green beer this year for one of these outstanding drinks.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
The patio was packed with Oscar nominees, winners, filmmakers and celebrities mingling and sipping drinks.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
With a large menu featuring sushi, seafood platters, and specialty drinks, there’s something for everyone here.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
On top of the internet, the 2010s had a city ordinance that prevented newsstands from selling food and drinks, which Da Costa notes was an important source of side income for many.
—Jason Lecras, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinks
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Group support Wrapped in a fleece jacket, Sarah sips white wine from a stemmed glass.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Nasser adds a spoonful to her chia cherry water recipe and sips the fiber-rich drink slowly during the evenings.—
Devinder Bains,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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The cushiony cream is packed with Blue Hyaluronic Acid, a micro-sized form of HA that absorbs quickly and delivers long-lasting hydration.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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In the agency partnership announced Thursday, the Treasury absorbs the loans from borrowers who are in default or haven’t paid their debts for at least nine months.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After the boozy beverages of winter, spring requires a lighter approach.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
20 Mar. 2026
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Fruit, ginger shots, sea moss beverages, tea, and water were on hand, in alignment with her alcohol-free rider and commitment to sobriety.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Iraqis breathed a few gulps of freedom before secular warfare between Sunni and Shia militias began tearing the country apart.—
Nolan Finley,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ethanol, the type of alcohol in spirits, has a much lower freezing point than water, meaning high-proof liquors remain liquid even at subzero temperatures.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Most alcohol is included, so bars like Crystal Cove off the Atrium, the Starlight Club cabaret, pub-style Avenue Saloon, Connoisseur Club cigar bar, and Luxe Night Club are also included, unless guests want top-shelf wines or liquors, which are also available.—
Scott Laird,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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That was a major downgrade from his current district, which swallows up right-leaning eastern San Diego County and the conservative pockets of Temecula and Murrieta.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Straining at a gnat, the majority swallows a camel.—
Ben Fenwick,
Oklahoma Watch,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That's the message first responders want to send to teens and their parents, urging the latter to have conversations with their children about flammable items like alcohols, nail polish removers and hair sprays.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Three of the seven sugar substitutes involved in the study—erythritol, sorbitol, and xylitol—belong to a category known as sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners that can be found in sweet treats like candy, ice cream, baked goods, and protein bars (and can cause digestive symptoms), for example.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
27 Feb. 2026
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 21 Mar. 2026.
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