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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
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Lady Funari’s food, drinks Among the menu items grew straight from Funari’s kitchen are the Spaghetti & Blue Crab, a two-course experience inspired by a longstanding family tradition.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
The event will feature sing-alongs, live DJs, photo opportunities and themed food and drinks deals.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
With knee-high boots on a date Shopping sprees, drinks with the girls, a fancy dinner date—no matter what your plans are with friends or your significant other, your jean shorts will take you wherever the day leads.
—India Roby, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
The rig drinks a gallon of diesel every 10 minutes.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
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
Adam Thompson, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Back in 2023, Panera was involved in multiple lawsuits due to its line of Charged Lemonade drinks.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Any recommendations for drinks?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Make sure to have drinks ready as guests arrive.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
The chain aims to finish assembling drinks within two minutes and thirty seconds from the moment an order is placed.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Cast members are frequently seen grabbing oversized custom drinks while socializing, running errands or hanging out — treating them like an everyday lifestyle staple.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Swalwell and the woman met for dinner and drinks at a steakhouse.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2026
There will also be frozen cocktails and shareable drinks like Spill the Tea, a punch with vodka, nigori sake, lychee, jasmine and citrus.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
In a fit of rage over the expositions made in Lexi's play, Nate drives to a warehouse where Cal drinks with a few of his orgy partners.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Lady Funari’s food, drinks Among the menu items grew straight from Funari’s kitchen are the Spaghetti & Blue Crab, a two-course experience inspired by a longstanding family tradition.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
The event will feature sing-alongs, live DJs, photo opportunities and themed food and drinks deals.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
With knee-high boots on a date Shopping sprees, drinks with the girls, a fancy dinner date—no matter what your plans are with friends or your significant other, your jean shorts will take you wherever the day leads.
—India Roby, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
The rig drinks a gallon of diesel every 10 minutes.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
The owner of Massoni's Italian Restaurant in Perry Hall said Nelson left her restaurant on Wednesday, April 8, without paying after he was cut off from any more drinks.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Back in 2023, Panera was involved in multiple lawsuits due to its line of Charged Lemonade drinks.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Any recommendations for drinks?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Make sure to have drinks ready as guests arrive.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
The chain aims to finish assembling drinks within two minutes and thirty seconds from the moment an order is placed.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Cast members are frequently seen grabbing oversized custom drinks while socializing, running errands or hanging out — treating them like an everyday lifestyle staple.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Swalwell and the woman met for dinner and drinks at a steakhouse.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2026
There will also be frozen cocktails and shareable drinks like Spill the Tea, a punch with vodka, nigori sake, lychee, jasmine and citrus.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 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
Verb
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The microfiber absorbs five times its weight in water and dries in a snap.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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This buffer absorbs rate changes and unexpected costs without disrupting the rest of your budget.—
Fazila Shahid Lodhi,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2026
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Heineken House The incomparable sips and sounds are returning to the festival scene with Heineken House, where refreshing beverages and great music collide!—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Last year, beautiful floral arrangements surrounded diners who feasted on special foods and beverages at the 2025 Carmel Culinary Week, while grassy parks were converted to wine tasting stations, according to social media posts from the event.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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But in 2019, the group started to tighten the energy efficiency standard in gulps.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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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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On top of high-quality tacos, Nixtaco also distills its own liquors.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 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
Verb
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What if Kirby finally swallows something too big?—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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In Charlie Chaplin’s 1936 film Modern Times, a factory worker struggles to keep pace with an ever-accelerating assembly line—until the machine swallows him whole.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Diarrhea Limit foods and beverages that contain sugar alcohols, high-fructose corn syrup and lactose, which might make diarrhea worse.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Even if a fragrance features those winning base notes that Morgan outlined, a formulation that relies heavily on synthetics or alcohols may be a red flag for smelling cheap.—
Alexis Berger,
StyleCaster,
16 Mar. 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 14 Apr. 2026.
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