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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
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Despite being more than 55% ABV, the amber whiskey drinks way below its proof point, and has a rich, playful nose.
—Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The world drinks about 2 billion cups of coffee a day.
—Paul Mwebaze, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
Nor does the audience know exactly what will happen to whichever character drinks the water.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Mihály lives in the countryside, rides a motorbike, drinks heavily, and prefers boxing to football.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
Sweeping changes are on the way for millions of SNAP recipients in 12 states that have banned unhealthy food and/or drinks from being purchased using benefits—and more could soon join them.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
When someone drinks methanol, it’s converted into formaldehyde in the body.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The free event will feature skateboarding and BMX demos, public street courses, live music sets, food trucks, and drinks on the street for the 21 and older crowd.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
John Toher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
The venue has specific policies, including a small bag rule, a ban on most outside food and drinks, and cashless transactions.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Several non-alcoholic drinks are on the menu, too.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
Drink plenty of water or drinks containing electrolytes to replace lost fluids.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 20 Sep. 2025
The 1587 Prime menu — and particularly, its cocktail menu — features drinks inspired by the co-owners, as well as beverages that nod to both of their loves.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
For drinks, the vintage charm of the Prince or HMS Bounty never misses.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
There's a chill in the air (some days) and pumpkin spice drinks are now being served at Starbucks and Dunkin'.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2025
Ohana Beach Bar serves up tiki-style cocktails, and Laguna Beach offers bites, drinks, and even an inflatable obstacle course right in the water.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
The shop is also selling the popular fall drinks Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Chai.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Despite being more than 55% ABV, the amber whiskey drinks way below its proof point, and has a rich, playful nose.
—Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The world drinks about 2 billion cups of coffee a day.
—Paul Mwebaze, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
Nor does the audience know exactly what will happen to whichever character drinks the water.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Mihály lives in the countryside, rides a motorbike, drinks heavily, and prefers boxing to football.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
Sweeping changes are on the way for millions of SNAP recipients in 12 states that have banned unhealthy food and/or drinks from being purchased using benefits—and more could soon join them.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
When someone drinks methanol, it’s converted into formaldehyde in the body.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The free event will feature skateboarding and BMX demos, public street courses, live music sets, food trucks, and drinks on the street for the 21 and older crowd.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
Niccol noted that many customers already bring their own protein powders or mix coffee with protein drinks, and said Starbucks intends to meet that demand directly with a view to tapping into the fast-expanding market.
—John Toher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
The venue has specific policies, including a small bag rule, a ban on most outside food and drinks, and cashless transactions.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Several non-alcoholic drinks are on the menu, too.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
Drink plenty of water or drinks containing electrolytes to replace lost fluids.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 20 Sep. 2025
The 1587 Prime menu — and particularly, its cocktail menu — features drinks inspired by the co-owners, as well as beverages that nod to both of their loves.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
For drinks, the vintage charm of the Prince or HMS Bounty never misses.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
There's a chill in the air (some days) and pumpkin spice drinks are now being served at Starbucks and Dunkin'.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2025
Ohana Beach Bar serves up tiki-style cocktails, and Laguna Beach offers bites, drinks, and even an inflatable obstacle course right in the water.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinks
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Other fruit juices, including apple and citrus ones like orange, may also affect how your body absorbs and processes certain blood pressure medications, said David Maron, MD, a cardiologist with the Preventive Cardiology Clinic at Stanford Medicine.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
18 Sep. 2025
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After testing, our top overall pick is La Roche-Posay’s Hyalu B5 Serum because it’s recommended by dermatologists, feels extremely lightweight, and absorbs quickly.—
Danielle Cohen,
Glamour,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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North Carolina The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Commission outlaws the sale of alcoholic beverages through happy hour promotions.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Certain beverages, such as juices and herbal teas, can interfere with blood pressure medications.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Between bites and sips, head to one of five festival stages for some great performances.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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As Venice wraps up and festival-goers take the final sips of their spritzes, here are five takeaways from the floating city.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This place packs in the students with delicacies such as the Fishbowl (an enormous mix of liquors), while an older crowd shows up for the Friday fish fry.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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There’s also room divider filled with large glass jars of his damgeum-ju, or infused liquors.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Taroko Gorge, however, carves breathtaking grandeur from marble stone; a natural cathedral of cliffs, where suspension bridges sway above rapids and swallows dart through narrow canyons.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Neurocysticercosis occurs after a person swallows pork tapeworm eggs, according to the CDC.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sugar alcohols, such as xylitol and erythritol, also have the potential to raise blood sugar, which can be an issue for those with diabetes.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Manufacturers artificially create sugar alcohols and use them as bulking sugars to cut the intense sweetness of other no-calorie sweeteners such as aspartame.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 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
Noun
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Kevin Gausman shook two champagne bottles in preparation.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Modern conveniences such as Samsung smart TVs, Nespresso machines, Smeg kettles, and minibars stocked with little bottles of limoncello and Malfy gin come standard.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Drinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinks. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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