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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
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
In others, the rebellious teenager drinks elsewhere.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Tomás drinks from the pool and is struck with an anti-colonialist revelation that sends him into a giddy frenzy.
—Rachel Vorona Cote, Vulture, 2 June 2026
In season 2, Tommy drinks eight beers, with his highest per episode count at three brews in episode 5.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
When a person drinks excess caffeine, blood pressure rises in the first two hours after consumption, causing stress on the cardiovascular system.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
The character is an adult who drinks, wears impeccable clothing, and beds women—the familiar Bond tropes.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Assuming that the account in her journal is true, her father goes out and drinks himself into a ‘paralytic’ state.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
In the final episode of the season, Max taunts Pip on her way to Stanley’s funeral as his companion, a young blonde, laughs and drinks wine.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
The dark spirit might be more commonly thought of as a cozy, cool-weather sipper or associated with booze-forward drinks served up, but there’s plenty of reason to enjoy it in the summer too, and this cocktail proves why.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Between engaging in conversation and sipping drinks, many of the guests were hoping to strike up a friendship.
—Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
An insulated beverage holder keeps drinks cool, while a large zippered storage pocket and adjustable armrests add convenience for camping, tailgating beach days and more.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
The bar will offer a selection of nonalcoholic drinks like passionfruit and blood orange elixir with soursop and tamarind and toasted peanut soda.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 6 June 2026
The Appetizer In addition to serving drinks, set out an appetizer for your guests to nibble on while waiting for dinner.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Shoppers are also snapping up this Yeti tumbler that keeps drinks icy cold all day, and this cute set of food storage containers from Kate Spade.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Part of their effort is to re-induct it into the union of acceptable drinks.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
Verb
According to the Mayo Clinic, milk allergy symptoms can occur a few minutes to a few hours after a person drinks milk or eats milk products.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
In others, the rebellious teenager drinks elsewhere.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Tomás drinks from the pool and is struck with an anti-colonialist revelation that sends him into a giddy frenzy.
—Rachel Vorona Cote, Vulture, 2 June 2026
In season 2, Tommy drinks eight beers, with his highest per episode count at three brews in episode 5.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
When a person drinks excess caffeine, blood pressure rises in the first two hours after consumption, causing stress on the cardiovascular system.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
The character is an adult who drinks, wears impeccable clothing, and beds women—the familiar Bond tropes.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Assuming that the account in her journal is true, her father goes out and drinks himself into a ‘paralytic’ state.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
In the final episode of the season, Max taunts Pip on her way to Stanley’s funeral as his companion, a young blonde, laughs and drinks wine.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Noun
Alternating alcoholic drinks with water can reduce total alcohol consumption, improve hydration and reduce hangover symptoms.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
The dark spirit might be more commonly thought of as a cozy, cool-weather sipper or associated with booze-forward drinks served up, but there’s plenty of reason to enjoy it in the summer too, and this cocktail proves why.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Between engaging in conversation and sipping drinks, many of the guests were hoping to strike up a friendship.
—Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
An insulated beverage holder keeps drinks cool, while a large zippered storage pocket and adjustable armrests add convenience for camping, tailgating beach days and more.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
The bar will offer a selection of nonalcoholic drinks like passionfruit and blood orange elixir with soursop and tamarind and toasted peanut soda.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 6 June 2026
The Appetizer In addition to serving drinks, set out an appetizer for your guests to nibble on while waiting for dinner.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Shoppers are also snapping up this Yeti tumbler that keeps drinks icy cold all day, and this cute set of food storage containers from Kate Spade.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Part of their effort is to re-induct it into the union of acceptable drinks.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinks
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Michelle Yeung sips a matcha drink.—
Mike Winters
Mickey Todiwala,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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This is a rum that sips well beyond its relatively low strength, with deep notes of cherry, chocolate, maple, spice, and oak on the palate.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Other minor risks include scrotum congestion (a sense of discomfort or pressure that usually resolves over time) and sperm granuloma (a non-dangerous lump that the body usually absorbs) and pain, the clinic adds.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Taco night can swing from chicken to beans to leftover roasted vegetables and grain bowl night absorbs whatever produce is about to turn.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Look for espresso drinks, teas, rotating seasonal beverages and pastries.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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When foods or beverages are microwaved in plastic containers, some of the substances and chemicals inside the plastic, known as nanoplastics, are shed into the food.—
Gavin Escott,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Stay Zero Proof, located in Chinatown, doubles as a lounge and retail space — visitors can order from a menu of mocktails or browse a wide selection of non-alcoholic liquors and wines to sip or take home.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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Certain American liquors are not affected by tariffs.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Infection can happen when someone accidentally swallows contaminated water from pools, splashpads, lakes, or rivers.—
Justin Laube,
EverydayHealth.com,
1 June 2026
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Sinkhole at LaGuardia swallows plans One of only two runways at New York’s bustling LaGuardia Airport remains closed as fallout from Wednesday’s discovery of a sinkhole on the pavement spills into the weekend.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Some common culprits include harsh sulfates, which can strip natural oils; high concentrations of drying alcohols; overly aggressive exfoliating acids; and fragrance, especially for sensitive or reactive skin types.—
Kieaundria Bellamy,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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This broke the solid waste into soluble monomers and alcohols that later served as hydrogen donors in the reaction.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 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 10 Jun. 2026.
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