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verb

ˈdriŋk How to pronounce drink (audio)
Definition of drinknext
1
as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form the doctor wants her to drink lots of water before the examination

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2
as in to booze
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages we're worried that she's started drinking again

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3
as in to absorb
to take in (something liquid) through small openings the hot surface of the porous rock drank water like a sponge

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drink

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noun

1
as in beverage
a liquid suitable for drinking we went inside to have a drink after mowing the lawn

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as in sip
the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time the thirsty soldier took a long drink from his canteen

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3
as in alcohol
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 drink
Verb
Cheng told Hackensack Meridian Health that drinking caffeine during this window can temporarily raise cortisol even further, potentially contributing to feelings of anxiety or restlessness. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026 We were surrounded by a handful of bro-looking guys in Arc'teryx vests and Peter Millar quarter zips, mostly drinking beer and whiskey. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Noun
Le Colonial in Buckhead Village will offer a special drink menu that will provide donations toward breast cancer research. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 10 Oct. 2026 Our server was absolutely delightful — friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, specials, and drinks. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drink
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drink
  1. sip
  2. booze
  3. absorb
  4. beverage
  5. gulp
  6. alcohol
  7. swallow
  8. liquor
Verb
  • If a leisurely day by the pool is on the agenda, order chips and guac or sip a Valley Margarita from the comfort of your chaise lounge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The fruit of the Santorini vine is both hearty and sweet, and there are a dozen or so wineries where casual visitors can sip and take in the views.
    — Rick Steves, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of sip
Verb
  • Not everyone wants to booze with their brunch.
    — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 20 June 2026
  • Kara crashes in, all boozed up, having returned to a planet where their super-metabolism doesn’t work.
    — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 20 May 2026
Definition of booze
Verb
  • The cuts to public benefits arrive at a time where populations in the state are less likely to be able to absorb the impact.
    — P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Clinically tested in a 16-week study, the fast-absorbing cream has stats to back up its benefits.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of absorb
Noun
  • An employee beverage was observed without a lid/straw stored on the prep table.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • For decades, Coke and Pepsi have tussled over important restaurant partners, which represent both a sales opportunity and the chance to grow the visibility of their beverage brands.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of beverage
Noun
  • Atkinson’s gift for galloping plot, as well as her typical attention to even the most tertiary character, make this a delicious gulp of a read.
    — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Kenzo leaned back so that his bobbing Adam’s apple was visible, and drank it down in one gulp.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of gulp
Noun
  • The compounding frustrations of this situation, fueled by too much alcohol, finally expose Uta’s double life.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Mountain Rescue Aspen has responded to a rising number of calls involving drug and alcohol use this season.
    — The Aspen Times, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of alcohol
Verb
  • In many of his shots, the big sky of Ukraine’s fields and steppe swallows the frame.
    — Sophie Pinkham, The New York Review of Books, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Pike has pneumonia and a blood clot in one of her arms, and is not able to swallow and therefore not eating, Spivey said Wednesday.
    — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of swallow
Noun
  • Pham and Salerno, represented by Christopher McCartan, say that Lavery killed Collins by hitting her over the head with a Fireball liquor bottle and stabbing her more than 130 times.
    — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The trio also operate four Quarterdeck restaurants in South Florida and a pair of classy brown-liquor lounges named Whiskey Neat.
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of liquor

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“Drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drink. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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