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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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Verb
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The echo of all those other cities’ plights is reason to offer some sympathy, or at least recognition, as the Beltway now absorbs its blows.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
13 Mar. 2025 -
As the cheese melts in the oven, the panko absorbs just enough of its richness, creating a crispy, peppery topping that's perfect for pasta, soups, salads, roasted vegetables, and much more.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The surveillance video was key in corroborating this, showing one of the three beverages sitting askew as the employee passed it to Garcia in 2020.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Guests can sample Coca-Cola beverages from around the world at Club Cool, right across from Connections Cafe in World Celebration, toward the front of the park.—
Eve Chen,
USA TODAY,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The replacement liquors may sound out of left field but, in fact, have historical precedent.—
Hilary Armstrong,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
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These colorful drinks are made with natural juices and tropical liquors like Myers’s Dark, Gold, and Coconut rums to create that inviting beachside vibe the park and area is known for.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Jones just warns anyone who’s got digestive issues like IBS that these do have sugar alcohols, which can trigger symptoms like bloating, gas, and diarrhea.—
Jenny McCoy,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2025
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Some products include artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols, which can also taste different from the sugars added to traditional ice cream.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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If a child swallows a button battery, experts recommend parents give them two teaspoons of honey every 10 minutes on their way to the hospital to coat the throat and reduce the risk of serious injury.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA TODAY,
28 Nov. 2024
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If a child swallows a battery, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia also warns against trying to induce vomiting, giving any medication, drinking milk or water or trying the Heimlich maneuver.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA TODAY,
28 Nov. 2024
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“Drinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinks. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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