DRINKS Synonyms: 125 Similar and Opposite Words

drinks 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of drink

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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abstains

as in absorbs

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

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drinks

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noun

plural of drink

as in beverages

a liquid suitable for drinking we went inside to have a drink after mowing the lawn

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as in gulps

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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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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nonintoxicants

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Recent Examples of drinks

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Nathan Fielder has taken on airline crashes, his fear of intimacy, and a man who drinks his grandson’s pee, but Elizabeth Holmes might be his most formidable opponent subject yet. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026 For just $5, keep everyone comfortable and drinks cool with the Caterer’s Corner Ice Bucket. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026 The cardamom banana pudding was inspired by the cardamom tea his dad drinks before bed. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026 Lin also drinks a glass of water with psyllium to get extra fiber. — Cathy Cassata, HEALTH, 26 Aug. 2026 On the palate, first sips are remarkably soft and approachable, and Hyperion drinks a touch below its 110 proof. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Then there are the other small appliances that have remained in their original boxes since your bridal shower, the dozens of reusable water bottles that no one ever drinks from, and the mysterious gadget that permanently lives in the utensil drawer. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026 The result is great for work, drinks with the girls, and dinner reservations alike. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2026 What was interesting is that after work, pretty much everyone goes down to the pub and drinks beers for a couple of hours before heading home. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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Use it to serve drinks or appetizers when guests come over, or leave it out on a counter to corral oils, spices, and other everyday essentials in a more polished way. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026 Swift is a ghost of girlfriends past haunting Johnson in the video, sleeping in bed next to her, knocking drinks over to warn her to leave her ominous partner. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026 Across town, Rune Sports Club, a new venue in the 11th arrondissement founded by husband-and-wife team Martin Bachelot and Manon Lorenzetti, coffee, work, drinks and socializing are built into the business model. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Tilly’s will serve breakfast and lunch food with a variety of coffee drinks. — Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026 Its specialty drinks include Filipino beverages such as a buko pandan latte, made from the leaves of the tropical pandan plant. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Upon arrival, attendees were greeted with signature drinks named after the collection’s patterns—including the Fair Isle and Twin Flame cocktails, as well as a Wildflower Spritz mocktail. — Donna Kim, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026 There are also casual cafes to grab a bite to eat or a drink, serving everything from beignets and Italian specialties to seafood boils and espresso drinks. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026 Social wellness clubs and event promoters are packaging cold plunges and saunas as the reason to gather, giving operators a template for what customers now book instead of drinks. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinks

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The crowd sips matcha dragon fruit cocktails and stares, aghast.

— Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026
California returns to its original brand collaboration with BLQK coffee, and the team sips espresso during timeouts.

— Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of sips

Noun

The hotel’s commitment to showing off local, small-batch liquors means that all standard cocktails, as well as most of the signature drinks offered at its three bars, feature in-state whiskeys, vodkas, gins, and bourbons as a base.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
The Spirits That Work Best in Salty Drinks Generally, light liquors including gin, tequila, and vodka are the best builders for these cocktails and infusions, says Harris.

— Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of liquors

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Social Security swallows nearly a quarter of the federal budget and is less than a decade away from insolvency.

— Andrew G. Biggs, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
If your dog swallows these fibers, it can get caught up in the digestive tract like hair in plumbing and create a blockage.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of swallows

Noun

According to the scientists, the method achieved some of the highest production rates yet for valuable alcohols and three- and four-carbon atoms.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
For example, a gold catalyst leads to the production of carbon monoxide (CO), while copper produces more complex compounds including alcohols, ethanol and methane (CH4).

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of alcohols

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But these opening works feel grounded and hopeful, at home in a way that imbibes them with a sense of light.

— Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
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