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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
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
Bánh chưng steaming, dumplings sizzling, and drinks free flowing, hosts and guests alike best roll up their sleeves for the revelry.
—Ingu Chen, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Feb. 2026
Research is mixed as to how many drinks an adult can safely consume.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
What if only one person in your party drinks alcohol?
—Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Anyone who drinks heavily on most days or who has ever experienced withdrawal symptoms before should talk with a clinician before trying to quit or cut back on their own.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Use your fresh mint in all kinds of recipes, such as watermelon salad, pesto, drinks like cocktails, tea, and lemonade, or a flavorful leg of lamb.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
Emily can pull together a cooking class with an Italian Duchess or a dinner at the resplendent Villa la Tasca, even, possibly, drinks with Count Guiseppe Tasca himself.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
For her part, Quant doesn’t want treated effluent flowing into the pond where her livestock drinks and her family and youngsters from her church fish.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Feb. 2026
Consumers are switching to cheaper home brews, alternative drinks or giving up coffee entirely, though some miss the social ritual.
—Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
With great food and cheap drinks, what's not to love?
—Becky Bartkowski, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
One day was spent laying out at a pool, then doing dinner at PJK Neighborhood Chinese and drinks at Aqua.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Milk, milk substitutes, plain bottled water, 100% juice, coffee, and drinks prepared at home are not considered soft drinks.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 14 Feb. 2026
Also includes seasonal treats and drinks such as Pink Velvet Supreme Croissants and Pink Velvet Matcha Lattes.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2026
But as coffee has taken off in China, traditionally a tea-drinking market, Starbucks has run into a slew of competitors from boutique cafes to chains such as Cotti Coffee and Manner — which often sell drinks at half the price as Starbucks.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Bánh chưng steaming, dumplings sizzling, and drinks free flowing, hosts and guests alike best roll up their sleeves for the revelry.
—Ingu Chen, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Feb. 2026
Research is mixed as to how many drinks an adult can safely consume.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
What if only one person in your party drinks alcohol?
—Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Anyone who drinks heavily on most days or who has ever experienced withdrawal symptoms before should talk with a clinician before trying to quit or cut back on their own.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Use your fresh mint in all kinds of recipes, such as watermelon salad, pesto, drinks like cocktails, tea, and lemonade, or a flavorful leg of lamb.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
Emily can pull together a cooking class with an Italian Duchess or a dinner at the resplendent Villa la Tasca, even, possibly, drinks with Count Guiseppe Tasca himself.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
Vendors lined the park Saturday, selling everything from jewelry and toys to Korean corn dogs and boba drinks.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
For her part, Quant doesn’t want treated effluent flowing into the pond where her livestock drinks and her family and youngsters from her church fish.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Feb. 2026
Consumers are switching to cheaper home brews, alternative drinks or giving up coffee entirely, though some miss the social ritual.
—Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
With great food and cheap drinks, what's not to love?
—Becky Bartkowski, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
One day was spent laying out at a pool, then doing dinner at PJK Neighborhood Chinese and drinks at Aqua.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Milk, milk substitutes, plain bottled water, 100% juice, coffee, and drinks prepared at home are not considered soft drinks.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 14 Feb. 2026
Also includes seasonal treats and drinks such as Pink Velvet Supreme Croissants and Pink Velvet Matcha Lattes.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2026
But as coffee has taken off in China, traditionally a tea-drinking market, Starbucks has run into a slew of competitors from boutique cafes to chains such as Cotti Coffee and Manner — which often sell drinks at half the price as Starbucks.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinks
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Lindsay Lohan sips on a tasty treat to kick off the 3rd Annual Betch of the Year with Dunkin'.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Baking soda naturally neutralizes odors and absorbs any moisture.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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Their dark color also absorbs more solar heat, which can accelerate natural melting during the day.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On Valentine's Day, members of the Dunkin' Rewards loyalty program get triple points on all Espresso beverages purchased.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Fiber intake, in particular, showed a strong association with longevity, while consuming lots of sugary beverages was linked to higher all-cause mortality.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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Like the winter games, these drinks mix the old and the new—classic liquors with fresh flavors.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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What's more, while virtually all VTOLs being developed these days are electric, the Janus-1 is powered by a turboshaft engine that gulps n' burns diesel, kerosene or Jet A fuel.—
Ben Coxworth
October 21,
New Atlas,
21 Oct. 2025
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Because of that, engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have designed a pill that confirms when someone swallows it.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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There is also something about a theme park that swallows you up.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
19 Dec. 2025
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Most people tolerate monk fruit well, but blends that include sugar alcohols (like erythritol) may cause digestive symptoms in some individuals.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
16 Feb. 2026
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Sugar alcohols contain fewer calories and are slowly digested, helping prevent sharp spikes in blood sugar.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
6 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 20 Feb. 2026.
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